Target Spot on the Increase in Cotton

Target Spot on the Increase in Cotton

Target spot disease was confirmed from a sample taken in Santa Rosa County on June 27 and is becoming increasingly widespread on cotton throughout the area. This is likely due to all the rain we’ve been getting and the resulting rank growth in many fields. Studies the...
White Mold Confirmed in Santa Rosa Peanut Trial

White Mold Confirmed in Santa Rosa Peanut Trial

There are confirmed hits of white mold in the Extension Peanut Fungicide trial here in Santa Rosa County, up to 3 hits per 25 foot of row. White mold is one of those diseases that can be field diagnosed with near 100% accuracy when the small BB-like, mustard seed...

Excessive Rain Creates Many Problems for Growers

In recent days, farms in several central and western panhandle counties have received exceptional amounts of rainfall. Some areas reported as much as 25 inches of rain in the last week.  Excessive rain and the accompanying flooding will cause a variety of problems for...
Corn Leaf: Thrip Damage, Not a Disease

Corn Leaf: Thrip Damage, Not a Disease

Thrips are most noticeable, and of greatest concern on corn at two periods during the growing season: on young seedling plants, and at ear formation. On seedling plants their feeding makes the plants look stunted. At ear formation, thrip injury to developing kernels...

Conditions are Prime for White Mold in Peanuts

Peanuts in Santa Rosa County got off to a dry, slow start, with many fields requiring insecticide treatments for thrips. Now that the typical summer rains have set in, peanuts are growing well with a nice canopy, and have for the most part, overcome the early season...
Spotted Wilt Virus in Tomato

Spotted Wilt Virus in Tomato

Tomatoes, though a  joy to eat, are not the easiest crop to grow.  An Escambia County grower recently brought in a sample showing unusual patterns on the green fruit.  When he cut the fruit open, he noticed discoloration on the inside.  The issue was visually...