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The Power of Spuds

by Taylor Clem, PhD
February 17, 2020

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
Tags: Backyard Gardens, Food, Fruits And Vegetables, Gardening, Potato, Potatoes, Vegetable Gardening

A Naked Sweet Potato – What a Novel Idea

by Nancy Gal
November 16, 2017

Mention sweet potato casserole and most people envision lightly browned marshmallows piled high on cut or mashed sweet potatoes mixed with plenty of brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, pecans, and extra marshmallows just in case it isn’t sweet ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Casserole, Gal, Naked, Nancy Gal, Nutrition, Potato, Potatoes, Recipes, Sweet, Thanksgiving, Yams

Q: My potatoes have cracks in them. What causes this and how can I correct it?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 15, 2017

A: The good news is the cracks are not caused by an insect or disease but by physical conditions in the soil and climate. The growth of the potato has alternating times of good nutrition and water followed by drought and temperature changes ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Growth Cracks In Potatoes, Potatoes

4-H Tri-County Potato Project

by jswilson
April 15, 2016

4-H TRI-COUNTY POTATO PROJECT: TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE P. Fletcher, UF/IFAS Extension Putnam County, East Palatka, FL; A. Hedstrom, UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, Bunnell, FL; M. Hunter, UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, Bunnell, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Money Matters
Tags: 4-H, Central, CentralDistrict, Flagler, Fletcher, Hedstrom, Hunter, Kelly, Lynch, McCazzio, Potatoes, Putnam, Sachs, St.Johns, Symposium, Warren, Wells

Potatoes Are in Season!

by Samantha Murray
February 8, 2016

Potatoes are in season in Florida from February to June.1 This “humble” vegetable is known for its culinary versatility, but did you know that it’s also full of nutrients? Shop sustainably by looking for Florida-grown potatoes at grocery ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Potatoes, Seasonal Produce, Seasonal Sustainability, Sustainable Hot Topic

Potato farmers, scientists still fighting disease that devastated Ireland

by Ken Gioeli
March 13, 2007

By: Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Chad Hutchinson cmhutch@ufl.edu, 904-692-1792 Pam Roberts pdr@ufl.edu, 239-658-3400 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Each year, the world celebrates St. Patrick for ridding Ireland of snakes, but ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: Chad Hutchinson, Pam Roberts, Potatoes

New potato variety could help Florida farmers beat crop losses, says UF expert

by Doug Mayo
January 31, 2007

By: Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Chad Hutchinson cmhutch@ufl.edu, 904-692-1792 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Potato farmers could beat profit-draining crop losses by using a Harley, says a University of Florida expert – but ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Chad Hutchinson, Potatoes

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