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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
Friday Feature: How Old is Too Old to Keep Cows in the Herd?
One of the challenging questions cow/calf producers routinely face is which cows to cull at weaning time. This week's video was produced by Oklahoma State University for their Sunup TV Show. In the video, Dr. Glenn Selk, Emeritus Cattle Specialist, refers to October...
Tips for Peanut Disease Management from Florida Research Trials
Nicholas Dufault UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology, Gainesville, FL, and Zane Grabau and Chang (Diana) Liu, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology, Gainesville, FL As we head into the 2022 peanut season, many farmers are thinking about how to cut...
Managing Laminitis in Horses this Spring
Springtime is an exciting time for equine enthusiasts. Warmer weather allows owners to pull off those winter blankets, enjoy trail rides and start utilizing the newly growing summer forages. The increase in forage availability can lead to issues with laminitis....