2021 Cotton Production Issues in the Western Panhandle

2021 Cotton Production Issues in the Western Panhandle

The 2021 growing season has not been a good one for cotton producers in the Western Panhandle of Florida.  An overabundance of rain, lack of sunshine, and poor overall conditions has led to cotton looking less than stellar.  Though plants look good when whizzing by at...
Alabama Extension’s Basic Forage Online Course

Alabama Extension’s Basic Forage Online Course

Alabama Extension has developed an online course called Forage Basics that will be available starting September 1st.  This course is a collaboration among extension specialists and Auburn University College of Agriculture faculty, with financial support from a grant...
7/29/21 Peanut Update & aGDD Tracker

7/29/21 Peanut Update & aGDD Tracker

Mark Mauldin, Ag & Natural Resources Agent Washington County, Ethan Carter, Regional Crop IPM Agent,  Dr. Barry Tillman Peanut Breeder UF/IFAS NFREC, and Camila Ichazo   Since the last update, two weeks ago, fields have dried out somewhat allowing for the...
June 14 Watermelon Crop Update

June 14 Watermelon Crop Update

UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Weekly Watermelon Crop Update. These updates are summarized by Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren, Tyler Pittman, Tatiana Sanchez, Luke Harlow, Jay Capasso, Sylvia Wills, Dan Fenneman, Keith...
Dealing with the Sweetpotato Weevil

Dealing with the Sweetpotato Weevil

Sweet potatoes are widely grown in Florida, especially on small farms. Foliar pests such as whiteflies, leafminers, and armyworms are generally of minor concern. The most serious insect pests are the immature stages of insects that feed on the roots and tubers; among...