Authors: Raymond Balaguer, UF/IFAS Extension Agent II, Suwannee County; Dr. Zane Grabau, Assistant Professor, UF Dept. of Entomology and Nematology; Dr. Kiersten Fullem, Postdoctoral Associate, UF Dept. of Plant Pathology; Dr. Nicholas Dufault, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
As Americans prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, a slice of cold watermelon is nearly as iconic as the fireworks that light up the night sky. But researchers say the fruit’s journey from field to table is becoming increasingly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
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
With 90,000 tons produced a year, Florida is the second-leading grower of strawberries in the United States. Strawberries in Florida are typically transplanted from locations such as California and Canada. They are most susceptible to disease ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tea researchers, growers and prospective growers gathered at the UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra on Thursday, June 7 for Tea Research Day. The event showcases the tea research project led by Assistant Professor of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS