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By Clint Thompson One Florida watermelon industry expert believes South Florida’s production succeeded this fall, due in large part to minimal whitefly pressure and zero tropical system impact. Laura Land, member of the executive council of the Florida Watermelon Association, talked about South Florida’s season during the Suwanee Valley Watermelon Institute on Dec. 4. “I think they had a good …
By Clint Thompson Whitefly infestations are normally a problem for Georgia’s fall vegetable production. While they were noticeable this fall season, they weren’t as high as in recent years, says Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia Extension vegetable entomologist. “I don’t think the populations were as high. We always get high populations late in the year, but they didn’t show up …
By Clint Thompson Vegetable growers had a new insect to manage this year with the cotton jassid. If it shows up in early spring next year, though, that challenge will be amplified for the 2026 season, according to Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia Extension vegetable entomologist. “The big question’s going to be what happens during the winter going into the …
By Clint Thompson A prolonged dry spell in South Georgia is impacting the region’s fall vegetable producers. Sam Watson, located in Colquitt County Georgia, discussed the impacts that growers like himself are seeing amid hot and dry weather conditions. “It’s getting pretty tough. No. 1, we’re running low on water in some places. No. 2, the whitefly pressure has just …
By Clint Thompson Prolonged periods of dry weather are not the worst thing for specialty crop growers. Most will say they prefer to apply their own water instead of having too much rainfall. It minimizes the disease pressure that producers have to manage. But there is such a scenario where a little rain would be welcomed, says Ty Torrance, University …
By Clint Thompson Whitefly management in the Southeast is not predicated on thresholds; how many whiteflies can a vegetable plant tolerate before insecticides need to be applied. Growers know they will encounter the insect pest, so thresholds won’t matter. Management involves more preventative measures, says Stormy Sparks, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable entomologist. Sparks was part of a panel …
Clint Thompson Whitefly populations have always been problematic for Florida vegetable growers. Those problems have increased in recent years, according to one industry expert. Ryan Richards, a consultant with Simplot, was part of a panel discussion during last month’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The discussion centered on whiteflies. “I would say in the last 10 years, it’s a drastic …
By Clint Thompson Vegetable growers must plan ahead when managing whiteflies. It starts before the season even begins; really, even before the prior season ends, explains grower Elizabeth Malek with Lipman Farms. She spoke about whitefly management during a panel discussion at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida. “You have to think about the start of your …
By Clint Thompson Insect management is an essential part of a growers’ plan of action, especially as they transition from summer to fall production. Paulo Gimenez Cremonez, Auburn Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, provided an update on what insects are present and should be a concern to fruit and vegetable growers. “Some of the insects we’re seeing right now mostly …
By Clint Thompson This week’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was again a sweet success as farmers and industry leaders flocked to Tampa, Florida, for the two-day show on Wednesday and Thursday. The Florida State Fairgrounds hosted the event for the third straight year, as more than 1,100 pre-registered. Seminar sessions were held for citrus and specialty crop growers, discussing …
