by Zane Grabau | Mar 7, 2025
Plant-parasitic nematodes are a key pest in Florida horticulture production, and nematicide application is an important part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. To that end, there is a recent addition to the limited number of nematicides available in...
by Molly Jameson | Jan 31, 2025
Spring is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to plan your upcoming warm-weather crops, particularly specialty peppers. Our climate is well-suited for growing a wide range of peppers, from sweet and mild varieties to those packing intense heat. Peppers...
by Abbey Smith | Jan 31, 2025
The 2025 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference was held on Tuesday, January 28. There were 5 educational presentations and a tradeshow with 11 booths. Speakers included UF/IFAS Extension faculty, UGA Extension, and Alabama Cooperative Extension specialists...
by Abbey Smith | Nov 22, 2024
Fruit and vegetable growers from across the Florida Panhandle, as well as Southern Alabama and Georgia are invited to attend the 2025 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference. The 2025 conference will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Jackson County...
by Molly Jameson | Jul 26, 2024
If you know anything about planting bulbing onions (Allium cepa) in the south, you know it is highly recommended to plant short-day varieties during the fall planting season. But do you know why this is the case? – The Role of Day Length in Onion Growth Let’s...
by Nicholas Dufault | Apr 19, 2024
The 2024 watermelon growing season is underway. This year, an uptick in cases of Fusarium wilt in watermelons has caught many by surprise. While there is little that can be done now to manage the disease, it is still important to understand and monitor the prevalence...