by external | May 30, 2025
Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFAS Communications May is peak watermelon season in North Florida, and farmers are busy tending to their crops as they anticipate harvesting around Memorial Day. Rather than painstakingly twisting water valves,...
by Muhammad Shahid | May 22, 2025
Muhammad Shahid, Carlos Eduardo Aucique-Perez, and Shahid Iqbal, Horticultural Science Department, North Florida Research and Education Center, UF/IFAS, Quincy, FL Nitrogen (N) plays a vital role in the growth and development of blackberry plants by supporting...
by mutrimermorata | May 22, 2025
In row crop systems of West Florida, cover crops are proving to be more than just a conservation tool—they’re becoming an integral part of building resilient and productive farming operations. From reducing erosion to boosting organic matter, integrating cover crops...
by Hardeep Singh | May 2, 2025
Peanut production in Florida continues to evolve as growers seek new ways to maximize yield, improve quality, and manage plant health under diverse environmental conditions. One tool gaining attention is the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs), products that can...
by Robbie Jones | Apr 11, 2025
To say the least, we had an eventful winter across the Panhandle. Who would have thought in their lifetime we would see more snow than many northern states, 5 inches of snow in many places across the Panhandle, and snow on the Gulf Beaches! As warm weather is upon us...
by Abbey Smith | Apr 4, 2025
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality enhancement and conservation are essential to the long-term sustainability of agriculture and natural resources in Northwest Florida. BMPs allow producers to gain knowledge and understand how to decrease their impact...
