Tomato exhibiting signs of tomato spotted wilt virus Tomatoes, though a joy to eat, are not the easiest crop to grow. An Escambia County grower recently brought in a sample showing unusual patterns on the green fruit. When he cut the fruit open, he noticed discoloration on the inside. The issue was visually diagnosed as tomato spotted wilt virus. …
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Watermelon Harvest Around the Corner in the Central Florida Panhandle
Watermelon harvest is around the corner in the central Florida panhandle, but is actually a week or two late. Melon in field in Washington County. Credit Matthew Orwat This slight delay in harvest is due to the near 100 degree temperatures and lack of pollinators present. Flowers have been closing early in the day due …
Permanent link to this article: http://gulf.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2013/06/18/watermelon-harvest-around-the-corner-in-the-central-florida-panhandle/
Gulf Coast Turfgrass Field Day June 19
Gulf Coast Turfgrass Expo and Field Day The UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center along with the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America will be holding the 19th Annual Gulf Coast Turfgrass Expo and Field Day. When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (CDT) Where: …
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Aquaponics 101 workshop June 25
Aquaponics is an exciting system where fish and plants grow in harmony. The aquaponic system can be a fun project for the home gardener but can also become a successful farming venture. Come and learn the basics of growing fish and plants together in an AQUAPONICS system. Date: June 25th Time: 8:00am-3:30pm …
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Field Corn Variety Tour July 8
When: Monday, July 8, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CDT) Where: UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center 4253 Experiment Road, Jay, FL 32565 The UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center along with UF/IFAS Extension and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting a tour featuring 17 varieties of field corn. …
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Walton County’s New Weather Station will Benefit Producers
A FAWN (Florida Automated Weather Network) weather station was recently installed at Brown Pit off of Brown Road in North Walton County. The University of Florida provided Walton County with the $ 15,000.00 weather station. Anyone can access the data collected by this and other FAWN weather stations at: http://fawn.ifas.ufl.edu/. Once on the website …
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Bermudagrass Stem Maggot ID and Management
Stem maggots are a relatively new pest of Bermudagrass hay-fields in the Southeast. Major infestations can cause significant yield and quality loss to Bermudagrass hayfields. Credit: Alabama Extension Publication Management of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot ANR 1462 Bermudagrass stem maggots (Atherigona reversura) are a relatively new pest of Bermudagrass hayfields in the Southeast, only being discovered …
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Sunbelt Expo Field Day July 11
The Sunbelt Expo Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2013, beginning at 7:15 am. Attendees will not only have a chance to learn from the region’s top agricultural consultants and specialists to many of the pertinent areas of agriculture, but they will be able to participate in hands-on demonstrations. Please pay attention to …
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Imported Fire Ant Considerations for Livestock Operations
When it comes to Agricultural Operations, Imported Fire Ants are more than just a biting pest. (Photo by Dr. Bastiaan “Bart” Drees, Statewide Extension Program Specialist Texas A&M University) Fire ants attack anything that disturbs their mound (nest), including livestock and humans. They firmly grasp skin with their jaws, and then sting and inject venom. …
Permanent link to this article: http://gulf.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2013/06/08/imported-fire-ant-considerations-for-livestock-operations/
Panhandle Fresh Looking for More Farmers
Panhandle Fresh is a marketing association formed to help local farmers market their produce collectively to food distributors such as Walmart and Sysco. The Panhandle Fresh Marketing Association (PFMA) is seeking new growers in the panhandle. They currently market fresh produce to area Wal-Mart stores, Sysco Gulf Coast, and several other area vendors. Panhandle Fresh …
Permanent link to this article: http://gulf.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2013/06/08/panhandle-fresh-looking-for-more-farmers/
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