Nick Dufault, UF/IFAS Crop Pathology Specialist Despite the dry weather, Fusarium wilt is showing up again in watermelon field across northern Florida, and importantly, we are also observing it in our UF/IFAS variety trials. The variety trial ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
UF AgriGator Spray Program: Watermelon By Nicholas S. Dufault, Mathews Paret, Kiersten Fullem, Pamela D. Roberts, Gary Vallad, and Susannah Da Silva. This guide is intended as a resource for Extension agents and growers and contains information ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Past and Present Putnals: Rooted in Suwannee County, Florida, Putnal Farms is a multi-generational farm led by father and son Jack and Riley Putnal. Together, they bring nearly six decades of farming experience, with Jack beginning his ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
A Family Rooted in Agriculture Nestled alongside the Suwannee River in Branford, Florida, Riverbend Farms spans nearly 200 acres that have been passed down through four generations, since 1865. Today, Kyle and Tera Kelley lead the operation, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture,
A fresh, red slice of watermelon evokes memories of fun in the sun. In fact, no backyard barbecue would be the same without it. The importance of watermelon in American culture is significant. Let’s take a closer look at this amazing fruit. Nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Whitehurst Cattle Company is a legacy in Florida agriculture. Established in the 1920s, this fourth-generation family farm stretches across more than 16,000 acres in Levy, Alachua, and Marion counties. With Adam Whitehurst actively involved ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture,
Bob Hochmuth grew up on a 1,000-acre vegetable farm on Maryland’s eastern shore. As a child, he watched his father and two uncles manage the farm, and the three men were always busy. They didn’t allow anyone to disrupt their work. Except ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research