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UF/IFAS warns of emerging pest threatening South Florida crops: Two-spot cotton leafhopper detected
September 15, 2025
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is alerting growers to a new pest of concern making its mark in South Florida farms and nurseries: the invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper. Measuring ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Acarology, Alexandra Revynthi, Cotton, Entomology And Nematology, FDACS, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Division Of Plant Industry, Flowers, Hibiscus, Hibiscus Flowers, Home Gardens, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Okra, Ornamental Hibiscus, Peanut, Plant Pathology, Potato, Soybean, Sunflower, Tropical Hibiscus, Tropical Research And Education Center, Two-spot Cotton Leafhopper, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, University Of Florida
Celebrating National Tater Day!
March 31, 2025
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,Tags: Agriculture, Crops, Food And Resource Economics, National Tater Day, Potato
If Not Disease, Then What? Abiotic Vegetable Disorders
June 22, 2022
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, HorticultureTags: Abiotic Disease, Brown Center, Cucurbit, Hollow Heart, Potato, Squash, Tomato
Tri-County 4-H Potato Project: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Potatoes and Youth
April 29, 2022
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, CropsTags: 4-H, Harvest, Planting, Potato, Youth
Floral Fables: Potatoes of the Shire
March 21, 2022
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 ExtensionTags: Floral Fables, Gardening, Landscape, Planting, Potato, Potatoes
How do Hard Freezes Affect Local Crops?
March 14, 2022
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, CropsTags: Blueberry, Cabbage, Freeze Protection, Hard Freeze, Ice, Potato
A Perfect 4-H Day for Planting Potatoes
January 31, 2022
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 & YouthTags: 4-H, 4-H Project, Potato
Potato Harvest in Full Swing (Video Included)
May 21, 2020
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
Category:Tags: Chip, Harvest, Potato, Specific Gravity, Tablestock