Calcium is essential for high quality peanuts, and that makes calcium management one of the more critical aspects of peanut production. Soil moisture plays a critical role in absorption of calcium. Calcium is “passively” absorbed ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureA new exotic pest, commonly called the Kudzu Bug, was found in Georgia during autumn 2009. The population has increased and spread since its discovery. As of July 2012, it has been confirmed in eight southeastern states, including ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureCome join the Farm Field Day on August 14, 2012 at West Florida Research and Education Center/Jay Research Facility at 4253 Experiment Road Jay, FL 32526. Registration: 8:00am Research Tour: 8:30am Catered Lunch: 12:00pm Field Day Topics ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThroughout its 34 year history, The Sunbelt Ag Expo has been at the forefront of showcasing the future of agriculture. From the first four and six row cotton picker demonstrations and self propelled peanut combines to the introduction of the ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureRecently a farmer called me to come look at a field of Georgia 06-G peanuts that he had planted. There were several areas in this 40 acre field similar to the one pictured above. The peanuts in these areas were severely stunted compared ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureRains in Wakulla County and the remainder of the Big Bend region have been generally sufficient to support hay production and pasture growth. Since Tropical Storm Debby, Wakulla County has received consistant rain with scattered showers in ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureBy Les Harrison UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Please be advised, the spraying for mosquitos in Wakulla County will begin by truck Friday night, July 20, 2012 and aerial spraying on Saturday night, July 21, 2012, but both are dependent ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureGAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have created a mathematical model that shows how citrus greening is transmitted within an infected tree – an important step toward helping scientists understand the devastating disease. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research