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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Florida”
This week’s rainfall should help the Southeast continue to gain needed moisture and overcome its current drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate and abnormally dry conditions still cover most of Florida, various parts of Georgia and central and northern parts of Alabama. The driest part of Florida remains in the northern area of the state. Moderate drought …
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced the Committee’s vice chair and subcommittee leadership for the 119th Congress last week. Here’s what he had to say: “I’m thrilled to welcome both returning and new subcommittee leadership for the 119th Congress, who will lead with strength, expertise and a shared commitment to advancing the …
By Clint Thompson Blueberry growers in northern Florida are eyeing freezing temperatures next week and could be implementing freeze protection strategies as a result. According to weather.com, low temperatures in Gainesville, Florida, are expected to drop in the low 30s on Sunday through Wednesday, with 31-degree (Fahrenheit) temperatures expected Tuesday night and Wednesday night. That is a potential concern for …
Thrips (T.) parvispinus remains a concerning pest for Florida’s pepper farmers, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. T. parvispinus population levels are currently low in pepper fields along the east coast. However, at a few locations, infestation levels are moderate to high, especially at field edges located by ornamental nursery operations. Crop scouts report heavy foliar feeding …
By Clint Thompson Florida blueberry farmers are not placing all of their eggs in one basket when it comes to planting certain varieties. That’s encouraging news for University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) blueberry breeder Patricio Munoz. He reported at last week’s Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference that the Farthing variety comprised the most blueberry …
The Florida Citrus Show is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025. The event will be held at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Indian River Research and Education Center and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce. The Florida Citrus Show combines educational seminars for both …
By Clint Thompson Watermelon plantings are starting earlier and earlier in the Suwanee Valley Region of North Florida. That’s concerning to Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Regional Specialized Extension agent in Live Oak, Florida, though he understands why producers are putting plants in the ground at the end of February. “These watermelon farmers, …
By Clint Thompson North Florida watermelon producers are on the brink of planting this year’s crop. One lingering problem that still concerns growers is fusarium wilt, says Mark Warren, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension agent in Levy County. “I think one of the things that scares our guys the most is this topic of …
The Tri-State Fruit and Vegetable Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Jackson County Extension Peanut Hall Auditorium in Marianna, Florida. That means fruit and vegetable producers from the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama and South Georgia are invited to attend. The meeting will begin with registration at 7:15 a.m. (CST), with the conference slated to begin at 8 …
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service Situation and Outlook Report, shipment volumes of sweet corn decreased by almost 10% year-to-date, but 2024 shipments (84% domestic) were 14.4% higher in October-November compared to those two months in 2023. Import volume was up 9.2% from January through October compared to a year earlier, reaching 181 million pounds. …
