by Abbey Smith | Feb 27, 2026
The 2026 Citrus Health Forum was held on Thursday, February 19, at the North Florida Research & Education Center in Quincy, Florida. There were 5 educational presentations, a grower’s association update, 9 event sponsors, and 8 trade-show booths. Speakers included...
by external | Feb 13, 2026
On February 11, 2026, the Governing Board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District issued Water Shortage Warning Order 26-001, which calls for voluntary reductions in water use for all classes of users throughout the District. This action is in response to...
by Andrea Albertin | Nov 21, 2025
Knowing what is in your irrigation water is essential because water quality parameters like pH, carbonates, dissolved salts, metals, and suspended solids can affect plant health, soil conditions, pesticide effectiveness and irrigation system performance....
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 bobhoch | Mar 22, 2024
Welcome to our first 2024 season’s weekly issue of our UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Watermelon Crop Update. These updates will be summarized by Bob Hochmuth, Regional Specialized Extension Agent- Vegetable Crops, with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents:...
by Abbey Smith | Mar 22, 2024
The 2024 Citrus Health Forum was held on February 22, at the North Florida Research & Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, Florida. There were six educational presentations and a tradeshow with 10 booths. Growers also had the opportunity to earn Florida and Georgia...
