A Practical Guide for Columbia County Growers Blueberries have become one of the most promising specialty crops in North Florida, especially for s mall- and medium-scale growers looking to diversify. Thanks to the region’s mild winters, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
As fall arrives in North Florida, fields begin to rest after a long growing season, but the soil shouldn’t go to sleep. Planting cover crops in the fall can protect your fields from erosion, improve fertility, and build soil health through ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management,
Whiteflies may be tiny, but they can cause major headaches for farmers in the Suwannee Valley and across North Florida—especially in the late summer and fall. If you’ve grown vegetables during this season, you’ve probably noticed the clouds ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Jay Capasso, UF/IFAS Extension, Jason Mallard, UGA Cooperative Extension, Phillip Edwards, UGA Cooperative Extension Understanding Irrigation Distribution Uniformity (DU) and Efficiency: Why It Matters for Growers Irrigation is an important ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), in collaboration with the Suwannee River and St. Johns River Water Management Districts, is proposing a new Minimum Flow and Levels (MFL) rule for the Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Staying Well into the New Year Just because the holiday season will be coming to an end that doesn't mean you journey to Stay well should! Remember the tips you have learned and practiced well into the New Year and beyond. Staying Well ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeNew Year New You! This is a common theme for people when starting a new year. We all start out strong and then seem to fizzle out. Let's make this year different! Below are the tips and tools you need to make this year's new years resolutions ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeDuring the holidays most people feel like they are constantly on the run, but are you staying active enough to Stay Well? It is recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeStay Well while enjoying all the Holiday Celebrations! You made it through Thanksgiving, hopefully following the tips from "Plan Your Holiday Eating!" However, the holidays celebrations are just beginning. Most holiday functions are usually ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & LifeThanksgiving week as arrived and you are working hard to Stay Well this holiday season!! But now the panic is setting in because either you are going to someone else's house or you aren't preparing all the dishes. You will be surrounded by ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life