Tag: farm

Water Source Recommendations for Food Safety

by Matt Lollar
August 20, 2018

Supplemental water is necessary for good crop yields in fruit and vegetable production. Water quality is equally as important as water quantity when it comes to fruit and vegetable production. Unfortunately, water can transport harmful microorganisms ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: Agriculture, Farm, Farming, Field Crops, Food Safety, Horticulture, Vegetables, Water

Exclusion Techniques to Manage Greenhouse Insect Pests

by Matt Lollar
July 10, 2018

Greenhouse vegetable production can help diversify your farm. Florida possesses a competitive advantage during winter months, because of much lower heating costs compared to other states and Canada. A major disadvantage, however, to producing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Control, Exclusion, Farm, Farmer, Farming, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Insect, Manage, Netting, Pest, Screen

Cautious Optimism About Whitefly Pressure on Fall Vegetables this Year

by Matt Lollar
June 22, 2018

Josh Freeman, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, Xavier Martini, Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of Florida, Mathews Paret, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, University of Florida, Stormy ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: Cucurbits, Farm, Farming, Fruits, Melons, Vegetables, Watermelon, Whiteflies

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