By Julien Beuzelin and Anna Mészáros Florida produces apiaceous crops, which include celery, parsley, cilantro, dill and carrots, from the fall to the spring. The production of these vegetables and herbs complements the production from the West Coast to supply national markets, playing a key role during the winter, particularly when unfavorable environmental conditions decrease production in California. The major …
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “After a warm week in the Lowcountry, we received some welcomed showers. The rainfall will aid in cultivating and bed formation for spring crops. Beds should be firm, level …
Whitefly Pressure Mostly High in South Florida
South Florida vegetable producers should be wary of increased whitefly pressure, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Whitefly infestations are high and increasing on multiple crops in southwest Florida. Levels of tomato yellow leaf curl virus are high as well. Whitefly populations are low to moderate on cucumber on the east coast. Pressure is also high in …
UF/IFAS Shares Pest Management Findings
Foliar sprays of insecticides timed to citrus flushing provided a significant reduction in Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations compared to standard pest management practices, researcher Jawwad Qureshi reported. Timing sprays to flushing also led to a reduction in sprays, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences associate professor of entomology said in a virtual presentation on Feb. 22. Qureshi …
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Statewide Tom Bilbo reports, “If you’re growing strawberries in the warmest parts of the state and you haven’t been checking and/or spraying your fields for spider mites, you’re going to want to. Last week …
Increased Copper Applications Help with Center Rot Management
By Clint Thompson Increased applications of copper during the second half of the production season can help Vidalia onion producers combat center rot disease more efficiently. Chris Tyson, UGA Extension area onion agent, conducted research on the practice which led to improved yields. “We figured a grower in the second half of the season may spray on average three to …
Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Weekly Field Update Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Statewide Tom Bilbo reports, “When scouting strawberry fields for spider mites, also keep an eye out for naturally occurring predatory mites, such as the [potentially] highly effective specialist predator Phytoseilus persimilis. Sampling conducted in …
NCDA&CS New and Emerging Crops Program Awards $500,000 in Grants for Research Projects
RALEIGH – Seven projects aimed at boosting crop production and farm income in North Carolina are receiving half a million dollars in grants from the New and Emerging Crops Program. “These projects represent an investment in the future of North Carolina agriculture, as these projects seek to develop new opportunities for farmers,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “This research will …
IFAS Blueberry Management Tips
Florida blueberry growers are just a few weeks away from harvest season. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences offers growers management tips for this point in the season. Producers should monitor for botrytis and apply control measures as needed. Any applications of fungicides prior to a need for overhead irrigation as freeze protection can help reduce disease …
Blueberry Management Tips for February
Florida blueberry growers are just a few weeks away from harvest season. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences offers growers management tips for this point in the season. Producers should monitor for botrytis and apply control measures as needed. Any applications of fungicides prior to a need for overhead irrigation as freeze protection can help reduce disease …