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![2022 Watermelon Update #6 – April 18](https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/files/2022/04/C_WatermelonBrowningYellowingofStems.jpg)
2022 Watermelon Update #6 – April 18
Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren (Levy), Tyler Pittman (Gilchrist), Tatiana Sanchez (Alachua), Luke Harlow (Union), Jay Capasso (Columbia), Dan Fenneman (Madison), Keith Wynn (Hamilton), Danielle Sprague (Jefferson), Emily...
![White Grain Heads & Rust Developing – Georgia Grain News 4-15-22](https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/files/2022/04/FusariumHeadBlight_Wheat.png)
White Grain Heads & Rust Developing – Georgia Grain News 4-15-22
Rome Ethredge – UGA Interim Grains and Soybean Agronomist - White Wheat Grain Heads There are at least three reasons why we are seeing some white wheat grain heads in the field this week: insects, freeze damage, fusarium head blight. Each one is discussed below in its...
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Growth Implants for Nursing Beef Calves
Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist Implanting preweaning is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase production for the cow calf producer. Implants are typically administered when the calves are between two months...
![2022 Watermelon Update #5 – April 11](https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/files/2022/04/LadyBug_PupaeLarvae-1073x675.jpg)
2022 Watermelon Update #5 – April 11
Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren (Levy), Tyler Pittman (Gilchrist), Tatiana Sanchez (Alachua), Luke Harlow (Union), Jay Capasso (Columbia), Dan Fenneman (Madison), Keith Wynn (Hamilton), Danielle Sprague (Jefferson), Emily...
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Friday Feature: 100 Year History of UF/IFAS NFREC
Back in October 2021, the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) celebrated their 100th anniversary. On October 1, we shared an article with their history: Celebrating a Century of Service to the Agriculture Industry. In addition to the article there...
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Know the Signs of Botulisim in Horses
Dr. Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine You may have heard about several suspected cases of botulism in Central Florida horses this spring. Thankfully, this deadly disease is considered rare in the Southeastern United...
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Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Licensing: FAQs
After each pesticide training or production meeting where CEUs are offered, I am always surprised to learn that many of the applicators are unfamiliar with the pesticide licensing process and how to keep their licenses current. The purpose of this article is to...
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March 2022 Weather Summary and Planting Season Outlook
Rainfall If you read Winter 2021-22 Weather Summary and Spring 2022 Drought Outlook, you know that the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) was expecting warm and dry conditions in March. Looking at the March CPC outlook (right) you can see their prediction. They were...
![2022 Watermelon Update #4 – April 4](https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/files/2022/04/MostRecentlyMatureLeaf_Watermelon-e1649427382572.png)
2022 Watermelon Update #4 – April 4
Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren (Levy), Tyler Pittman (Gilchrist), Tatiana Sanchez (Alachua), Luke Harlow (Union), Jay Capasso (Columbia), Dan Fenneman (Madison), Keith Wynn (Hamilton), Danielle Sprague (Jefferson), Emily...
![Over the Counter Antibiotics will Require Prescription in June 2023](https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/files/2022/03/Flying-Y-Cattle-Working.jpg)
Over the Counter Antibiotics will Require Prescription in June 2023
Becky Funk, DVM, Animal Health Teaching and NE Extension Specialist, Jesse Fulton, Extension Educator, Director of Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance submission to the University of Nebraska's Beefwatch Newsletter In 2017 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began...