Tag: Popenoe

EXPLORING LOCAL CUISINE FROM THE ROOTS UP: A FOOD SYSTEMS APPROACH TO FIGHTING FAKE NEWS Moffis, B.1, Mann, M.1, Wilchcombe, M.1, Popenoe, J.1, Singleton, L. 2

by nladd
April 15, 2019

1. Extension Agents, Florida Cooperative Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL 32757 2. Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County, Wilmington, NC 28403 Most U.S. citizens are removed from direct involvement ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Ag, Agriculture, Cuisine, Food Systems, Mann, Moffis, Popenoe, Singleton, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Wilchcombe

EXTENSION FARM TOURS INTRODUCE PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY Moffis, B.1, Mann, M.1, Wilchcombe, M.1, Popenoe, J.1, Daniels, D. 1

by nladd
April 15, 2019

1. Extension Agents, Florida Cooperative Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL 32757 Lake County, Florida is experiencing a period of substantial growth with development booming at both ends of the county. The urbanization of traditionally ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Community Development, Daniels, Mann, Moffis, Popenoe, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Wilchcombe

Peach Thinning Alternatives

by jpopenoe
January 30, 2018

Peach trees produce more flowers than the tree can bring to full size fruit. Only about 5% of flowers are required to set for a commercial crop. Flower or young fruit thinning is required to get larger fruit. Fruit number is reduced, but the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Blossom Thinning, Peach Thinning, Popenoe

Citrus Root Architecture from Propagation Method

by jpopenoe
January 30, 2018

Fruit trees are usually a grafted combination of rootstock and top, or scion, that provides the fruit quality desired on a rootstock that will grow well in specific environments and provide certain qualities to the total plant. In citrus, rootstocks ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Apomictic Seeds, Citrus Rootstock, Popenoe, Propagation, Rooted Cuttings, Tissue Culture

An Insecticide-Free Way to Grow Citrus in the Face of Greening

by jpopenoe
December 14, 2017

Citrus greening disease is devastating Florida citrus. This disease is spread by an insect, the Asian Citrus Psyllid. Growers are faced with expensive decisions about spraying pesticides to control the psyllid to reduce the spread of the disease. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Greening, CUPS, Popenoe, Protected Agriculture

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