Watermelon growers typically apply a complete analysis fertilizer in the bed before before the beds are covered with plastic mulch and drip tape, well before planting. This bed fertilizer supplies a portion of the crop's nitrogen needs, with ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Jay Capasso, Raymond Balaguer, and Luke Harlow Conversations on Soil Health often focus on row-crop practices like cover crops, no-till, and annual rotations. Orchard and perennial systems play by a different set of rules. Because these are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
White-tailed deer damage in agricultural fields can be substantial and is an increasing concern for growers across Florida. Deer may not be a major issue in every region, but understanding where damage occurs and what types of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Row Crop Recap In 2025, Florida peanut planted acreage was 7% above the 5-year average, whereas corn and cotton acreage were down 3% and 29%, respectively (USDA-NASS). Shifts in acreage were influenced by the financial outlook for each crop. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Learn how to make every drop count! The Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course brings together industry experts, hands-on demonstrations, and funding opportunities to help growers increase irrigation use efficiency. Join us on November ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Jay Capasso (UF/IFAS NFREC - Suwannee Valley) and Wes Porter (UGA Crop and Soil Sciences Department) Peanut harvest season has begun in North Florida which raises the question: when should you terminate irrigation in peanuts? Unlike corn, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Ethan Carter, Daniel Leonard, Mark Warren, Beth Cannon, Jay Capasso, Barry Tillman, Nick Dufault, UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Team In mid-August, we began receiving reports of peanut leaf spot and rust diseases from Levy to Jackson counties. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Jay Capasso, Vivek Sharma, Paulette Tomlinson, and Erin Dasher Introduction North Florida’s Suwannee Valley is an agriculturally productive region for crops, including corn, peanuts, watermelon, and carrots. The region is also home to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Bob Hochmuth, Mark Warren, Shannon Carnevale, Lara Milligan, Jay Capasso Introduction As the saying goes, “when thunder roars, go indoors”. Whether you’re in the fields or just out enjoying some of our beautiful natural areas, if ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Prices for stored peanuts remain relatively strong, but projected increases in peanut acreage this year dampen the outlook for the 2025 harvest price. Recent Prices Figure 1 shows the average monthly peanut price received by Florida producers. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension