by Matt Lollar | Jul 19, 2019
Now that the summer heat is bearing down on us, it’s time to start thinking of October. That’s right, I said October. When we think about October, we think about cooler days, fall harvests, and Halloween. Unfortunately, the typical jack-o’-lantern...
by Matt Lollar | Sep 21, 2018
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend North Carolina State’s Tomato Field Day, at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, NC. Every summer crowds flock from all over the Southeast to learn what’s new in the world of...
by Shep Eubanks | Jun 20, 2014
Southern blight (caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.) was found at two different tomato farms in Holmes County this week. Southern Blight is a serious fungal disease affecting diverse crops grown around the world, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. The...
by Matthew Orwat | Aug 2, 2013
The ample rain and persistent humidity throughout northwest Florida during the last two months have increased disease incidences in summer vegetable crops. Scouting fields with an eagle eye for potential disease outbreaks is essential this season. The U-scout tool,...
by Libbie Johnson | Jun 19, 2013
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...
