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By Clint Thompson Summer weed control begins now for grape producers, according to one North Georgia Extension agent. Nathan Eason, County Extension Coordinator and Agricultural and Natural Resources agent for White County, noted in the University of Georgia Viticulture Blog that if growers have not applied herbicides in their respective vineyards, it is definitely time to do so. “We’re warming …
By Clint Thompson Weather conditions are starting to favor development for certain peach diseases that Southeast growers must be wary of. Blossom blight is especially concerning this time of year, says Phil Brannen, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension fruit disease specialist. “We’re pretty much hitting on bloom or full bloom, and blossom blight, which is the brown rot phase …
By Clint Thompson Southeast pecan producers must remember that this is the time of year for ambrosia beetles to become active in orchards. They are especially dangerous to young trees and those that are currently experiencing stress-like conditions. Apurba Barman, University of Georgia (UGA) assistant professor of entomology at the UGA Tifton Campus, discussed the insect’s impact. “We have seen …
By Clint Thompson Scouting and correct diagnosis of diseases will be key steps in North Florida watermelon growers managing this year’s crop. Because watermelons can be impacted by a plethora of diseases, producers to know exactly what they’re dealing with and apply appropriate fungicides as quickly as possible. That’s the message shared by Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of …
By Clint Thompson An extremely dry North Florida region was hit with much-needed rainfall on Monday. That was a welcomed sight for the Suwanee Valley’s watermelon growers who are mostly done planting this year’s crop. “The rain will definitely help in those dry bed areas just to bring more moisture. All of it’s going to go in the hole but …
By Clint Thompson The Florida Citrus Show on Thursday provided attendees a fun, informative day to learn about citrus and specialty crops while engaging with exhibitors during the tailgate style format; all happening in Fort Pierce, Florida. Attendees flocked to South Florida to learn about how different trends are impacting the citrus and specialty crop industries through the various seminar …
By Clint Thompson Strawberries are nearing harvest season in Southeast Alabama. Neil Kelly, Alabama regional Extension agent in Southeast Alabama, provided an update on the current season and what growers are doing now in preparations for harvest time. “What we’re trying to do right now is stick all of our blooms from this point forward. We start at the middle …
Florida citrus producers have long used copper as a way to protect against citrus canker. However, it’s time for growers to have other options. That’s a message shared by Ozgur Batuman, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) associate professor and citrus pathologist at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. He spoke on this …
By Clint Thompson North Florida watermelon plantings have commenced in the Suwanee Valley. Water is a key resource in helping the plants grow over the next couple of months. Rain would be beneficial. Not much is expected, however, in the near future, explains Bob Hochmuth, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Regional Specialized Extension agent in …
The Florida Blueberry Growers Association hosted its annual spring meeting and field day at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra, Florida, in early March. The day featured presentations from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and a tour of blueberry trials at the facility. A variety of production topics were covered during …
