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Media Alert: Connect with 100 Years of UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center through Field Day and Celebration Dinner

by Jamie Groh
March 12, 2026

What: The UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center is hosting a centennial anniversary dinner and Field Day tour event showcasing over 100 years of advancement and commitment to the Tri-County Agriculture Area, an epicenter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Featured, Flagler County, Hastings, Hastings Agricultural Extension Center, Potato, Potatoes, Putnam County, St. John's County, UF-IFAS

UF/IFAS warns of emerging pest threatening South Florida crops: Two-spot cotton leafhopper detected

by Lourdes Mederos
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 Research
Tags: 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!

by Hope Nelson
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

by Matthew Orwat
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, Horticulture
Tags: Abiotic Disease, Brown Center, Cucurbit, Hollow Heart, Potato, Squash, Tomato

Tri-County 4-H Potato Project: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Potatoes and Youth

by Heather Pogue
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, Crops
Tags: 4-H, Harvest, Planting, Potato, Youth

Floral Fables: Potatoes of the Shire

by Taylor Clem, PhD
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 Extension
Tags: Floral Fables, Gardening, Landscape, Planting, Potato, Potatoes

How do Hard Freezes Affect Local Crops?

by Wendy Mussoline
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, Crops
Tags: Blueberry, Cabbage, Freeze Protection, Hard Freeze, Ice, Potato

A Perfect 4-H Day for Planting Potatoes

by Allie
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 & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Project, Potato

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