National Tater Day March 31st is National Tater Day! First celebrated in 1843, spud enthusiasts throughout the country have taken the day to enjoy this classic starchy vegetable. Not only can we appreciate all the delicious foods made with ... READ MORE
Category: Crops,
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN PANHANDLE AGRICULTURE E-NEWSLETTER / Northwest Extension District Every spring and summer I perform site visits to vegetable growers to diagnose plant problems. This summer is no different, but I have found several ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
In January and April, 4-H agents, Ag Agents, FCS Agents, volunteers, and farm staff from St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties came together to provide two days of hands-on learning experiences for our 4-H kids at the UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops
Introduction Samwise Gamgee said it best to Sméagol, “Po-ta-toes. The Gaffer’s delight, and rare good ballast for an empty belly. But you won’t find any so you needn’t look. But be good Sméagol and fetch me some herbs, and I’ll ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
The winter weather arrived a bit late in Putnam County, but it is certainly making up for lost time. A “freeze” occurs when temperatures drop below 32ºF, but a “hard freeze” is when temperatures dip down below 28ºF for at least a ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Youth learn all about potatoes as they participate in the TCAA Potato Project. As January comes to a close, St. Johns County 4-H is taking a look back at the exciting events that took place. Of these events, the annual Tri-County Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
If you are passing by one of the local potato farms, you may notice potatoes rolling off the harvesters and filling the tractor-driven wagons. I stand in awe as I watch a four-row mechanical harvester dig approximately 20,000 pounds of potatoes ... READ MORE
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The Powerful Spud Last Friday was Valentine’s Day, so, like always, I end up singing “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News. As an extension agent, Valentine’s Day also serves as an excellent reminder to plant potatoes in North ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension