This summer’s rainy and humid weather has created a perfect environment for the proliferation of a variety of fungal diseases. In particular, Cercospora is a genus of fungus of which there are over 1,200 different species…. Read More
Question of the Week. What are these structures??? They are attached to a Red Bottlebrush Plant Callistemon citrinus. Please post your comments below. The answer will be revealed next week ! Comments will not be made public until the end of the… Read More
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, developed by UF/IFAS… Read More
Announcing… an exciting local workshop coordinated and hosted by the FAMU State-Wide Small Farm Programs in collaboration with the Ekanlaunee Seed Exchange, Leon County Extension, and local small farmers The 2013 Seed Workshop: Saving Seed, Saving Farms, Enabling… Read More
Short Course North 2013 “From Beaches to Woodlands” Date: August 8-9, 2013 Daily Hours: 8 a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by: Friends of the Gardens of NW FL Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., University of Florida, IFAS For more info:… Read More
Question of the Week. What is the name of this plant??? Please post your comments below. The answer will be revealed next week ! The answer is Brugmansia spp. Edward F. Gillman states in his publication: “This small… Read More
Why is my squash wilting? Assuming you have been giving your vegetable garden adequate water, the Squah Vine Borer may be the cause. Unfortunately presence of the squash vine borer, the larval form of a clearwing moth, is usually… Read More
In recent days, farms in several central and western panhandle counties have received exceptional amounts of rainfall. Some areas reported as much as 25 inches of rain in the last week. Excessive rain and the accompanying flooding will… Read More
Watermelon harvest is two to three weeks late in Washington County, but it’s finally around the corner. Watermelon growers in Washington, Holmes and Jackson Counties have been surveyed, with all indicating a late start to harvest. The majority… Read More
Watermelon harvest is two to three weeks late in Washington County, but it’s finally around the corner. Watermelon growers in Washington, Holmes and Jackson Counties have been surveyed, with all indicating a late start to harvest. The majority… Read More
