Harvest Continues. Where is El Nino?
After a wet September in North Florida, area farmers were treated to a dry October with near perfect harvesting conditions. Many have gone out of their way to remind me I thought we could expect a...
View ArticleShow Me the Money
Crop farmers across the USA are singing the blues as they wrap up their crop sales and accounting for the season. Locally, it appears there isn’t a crop farmer that I’ve talked to that didn’t have some...
View ArticleThe Most Troublesome Weed: Palmer Amaranth
Palmer amaranth is a weed known all too well by farmers in Columbia County. Its fast growth rate and resistance to herbicides is reason for concern among local producers. The weed can become an...
View ArticleWhat is a Citron Melon?
This time of year we often encounter citron melons in our crops and gardens. A citron is sometimes referred to as a stock melon or a preserving melon. The citron melon belongs to the same species as...
View ArticleJefferson County Farm Tour Part 2 (Video)
The Tri-State Row Crop Climate Learning Network was treated to a tour of several farms in the Monticello area, hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County. The tour included a visit to the Brock...
View ArticleJefferson County Farm Tour Part 1
The Tri-State Row Crop Climate Learning Network was treated to a tour of several farms in the Monticello area, hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County. The tour included a visit to the Fulford...
View ArticleEntomology Update
There has been a little more talk lately about the insect situation in our crops and Extension specialists have issued a few updates for us to pay attention to. Granulate cutworm. One of my favorites...
View ArticlePrecision Agriculture Field Day June 29th
I encourage you to join us at a Precision Agriculture Field Day at 10:30 AM on June 29th at the Bar D Ranch near Columbia City. This will be a brief program highlighting many of the technologies used...
View ArticleWhiteflies……What Now?
We knew to be on the lookout for whiteflies in our cotton, soybeans and peanuts based on high populations early in the season. I have had several discussions with Extension Entomologists to learn more...
View ArticleWhitefly Scouting
Whiteflies can cause economic damage to plants in several ways. Heavy infestations of adults and their progeny can cause reduction in vigor and yield of older plants, due to sap removal. When adult and...
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