by Madelyn Grant | Jun 2, 2023
The pristine farmlands of the Florida Panhandle provide an ideal setting for agricultural pursuits. However, farmers in this region face substantial challenges due to destruction by deer and hogs. These wildlife species can cause substantial damage to crops,...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 2, 2023
This week’s featured video was published by the Bird Control Group to highlight the Avix Autonomic laser bird deterrent. The laser is programmed to continuously move in an area and scare off but not harm wild birds. They also sell a manual, hand held model...
by Isaac Esquivel | May 26, 2023
We are now a few weeks into the cotton and peanut season, with some farmers having already planted their crops. Others are currently in the process of planting, and some are yet to begin behind small grains. While recent rain has caused setbacks for a few, it has also...
by bobhoch | May 26, 2023
Bob Hochmuth, Regional Specialized Extension Agent- Vegetable Crops – published May 22, 2023 Welcome to the 2023 growing season, weekly issue of the UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Watermelon Crop Update. These updates are summarized by Bob Hochmuth, Regional...
by Nicholas Dufault | May 19, 2023
Blights, spots and rusts; oh my! It is getting to that time of year when we start to see diseases showing up in corn and begin to wonder if we should spray a fungicide or not. Southern rust is an explosive and damaging corn disease in which fungicide applications can...