Should Crop Rotation History Influence Nematicide Application Choices for Managing Reniform Nematode in Cotton?
Reniform nematode is a major pest of cotton. Unlike many other nematodes, it causes problems in a range of soils, including those with lower sand content. Management of this nematode currently relies on nematicide application and crop rotation. Fortunately, resistant...
Clearwing Moth – Insect Pest of Peaches and Olives
There are many species of clearwing moths that affect various fruit and ornamental trees. The most common species in the southeast is the peachtree borer. However, another species of clearwing moth causes damage to olive trees. The larval stage of these species...
Sunbelt Ag Expo Cancels 43rd Annual Farm Show due to COVID19
Source: Sunbelt Ag Expo news release North America’s Premier Farm Show, the Sunbelt Ag Expo, has provided a venue for the agricultural industry to conduct business for 42 years. For the first time, since its beginnings in 1978, the gates at Spence Field will not open...
9 Cases of EEE Reported in Florida Horses thus far in 2020 – Stay Current on EEE Vaccinations
Source: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services News Release - Nine Florida Cases of EEE in Florida Horses The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is encouraging Florida’s horse community to be vigilant of Eastern equine...
Friday Feature: The Return of the Ford Bronco
This week's featured video is not really related to agriculture, but may farmers and ranchers also enjoy outdoor recreation, and this video is just fun to watch. The Ford Motor Company published a video earlier this month to announce the return of a legend, the Ford...
Get Ready for Whitefly Season in Fall Vegetables this Year
Dr. Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS Entomologist and Nicholas Johnston, PhD student, UF Department of Entomology Soon, vegetable growers from North Florida will transplant tomatoes and cucurbits for the fall season. The most feared pest during this season is the sweet potato...
The UF/IFAS Peanut Survey Now Statewide
Authored by: De Broughton, UF Regional Specialized Agent for Row Crops, Ian Small, UF Plant Pathologist, Ethan Carter, UF Regional IPM Agent, Marina Burani Arouca – UF Extension Program Assistant, Tyler Pittman – Gilchrist County UF Extension Agent - What is the...
Cotton Marketing News: Smaller US Crop Now Seems Likely
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics - USDA’s June 30 Acreage Report said US cotton growers planted 12.185 million acres this year. Using that planted acreage and assuming average yield and abandonment for the past 10 years, last week’s Crop...
Virtual Bee College Offered for 2020 – Saturday Mornings in August
- Join the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory for our very first 2020 Summer Virtual UF/IFAS Bee College! Imagine FIVE Saturday mornings in August 2020 of all things honey bees....
Florida Forest Service Helping Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Outbreaks – Application Deadline August 6
- The Florida Forest Service is announcing that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. The program is limited to 44 northern Florida counties, the known range of the southern pine beetle, and open to...