Category: Crops
North Florida Peanut Diagnostic Survey
March 11, 2019
After experiencing yield loss and financial setbacks during the 2017 growing season because of the “Peanut Collapse” phenomenon, a diagnostic survey project was established. Time was spent collecting samples during the 2018 peanut season ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Peanut Diagnostic Survey, Suwannee Valley Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Cereal Grains Fact Sheet
March 11, 2019
During the winter months in Florida, cereal grains can be an alternative feed source for your livestock. However, climate and weather conditions can decide if establishing cereal grains will be beneficial or not. Factors to consider before ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, HCLivestock, Livestock
Spring Corn Planting Is Upon Us!
March 9, 2019
As you prepare for the next corn season, consider these reminders to help in planning for a healthy crop this year. Water Many think the biggest limiting factor for a corn crop in North Florida is nutrients, but in reality it is rainfall/climate. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: North Florida Corn Production, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley
Peanut Season Wrap-Up for North Florida, 2018
March 6, 2019
After a long and arduous peanut season in 2017, producers in the Suwannee Valley were gripping for the worst, as they anticipated the 2018 harvest season. To recap, 2017 yields were some of the lowest in many years, with an unknown ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & DiseaseTags: Lee Peanut, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Suwannee River Peanut, Suwannee Valley Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Wakulla Spring Plant Sale – Saturday, April 6th
March 6, 2019
Plant Showcase The Wakulla Master Gardeners are busy dividing plants from their own yards or raising seedlings for this year’s plant sale. Here are a few of the plants we will have available for the plant sale: Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Agriculture, Horticulture, Les Harrison, Master Gardener Blog, Master Gardeners, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
UF-TREC recognitions at the 56th Annual Ag Tour and Luncheon
February 27, 2019
At 56th Annual Ag Tour and Luncheon, UF-TREC was highlighted with recognition to Emeritus Professor Dr. Waldemar Klassen and graduate students being awarded scholarships for their research work. Homestead, FL – Over the past 56 years, the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Students, Tropical Research And Education Center