by Matt Lollar | Jun 19, 2020
Life Cycle The squash bug, Anasa tristis, is a common insect pest of squash and other cucurbits. Squash bugs have a six to eight week life cycle, and can have up to three generations per year in Florida. They generally lay their eggs on the lower surface of leaves,...
by Nicholas Dufault | May 22, 2020
There are many environmental, chemical, and biological factors that can affect a peanut stand; fungal diseases being one of them. Recently, Aspergillus species have been the focus of fungal problems on peanut seed, as well as stand issues in the field (Aspergillus...
by Samantha Wisely | May 8, 2020
Samantha Wisely, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Director of the Cervidae Health Research Initiative, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida With over 70 deer farms in Northwest Florida, the Panhandle provides momentum and leadership to...
by Fanny Iriarte | Apr 17, 2020
Fanny Iriarte, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Plant Disease Clinic In an effort to assist our clients during this difficult time with restrictions due to COVID-19, the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic at the North Florida Research and Education...
by btillman | Apr 3, 2020
We have all been surprised and stunned by the rapid spread of the coronavirus all around the world and even into our own neighborhoods. Like many of you, I pray daily for a swift end to this crisis. Be safe out there! Meanwhile, another virus, one that is not...