by bobhoch | Mar 26, 2021
– 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 Wynn, Danielle Sprague, Kevin Athearn, and Charles Barrett. – 2021...
by Matt Lollar | Jul 24, 2020
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...
by Mark Mauldin | Jun 26, 2020
– Horn flies are among the most noticeable and serious pests that cattle must endure, particularly through the summer months. At least in part, because the pests are so visible (swarming the withers of a cow, sometimes by the thousands) most cattle producers are...
by Nicholas Dufault | May 22, 2020
There are many environmental, chemical, and biological factors that can affect a peanut stand; fungal diseases being one of them. Recently, Aspergillus species have been the focus of fungal problems on peanut seed, as well as stand issues in the field (Aspergillus...
by Jennifer Bearden | May 22, 2020
– Jennifer Bearden, UF/IFAS Okaloosa Extension Ag Agent, and Ethan Carter, Regional Crop IPM Agent The warm, dry weather this spring is a serious concern. It’s causing many problems ranging from delayed planting to wildfires and everything in between. It is also...