By Clint Thompson Scouting remains the best management strategy that specialty crop producers can implement during the growing season. It provides protection against pests and diseases and can also prevent growers from applying unnecessary sprays, an important benefit for farmers in an era marred by high input costs. Mathews Paret, associate professor of plant pathology at the University of Florida …
Input Availability a Growing Concern for Specialty Crop Producers
By Clint Thompson Planning for future crops means preparing now for some specialty crop producers. In an era when supply availability is uncertain, growers need to consider the ramifications of delaying supply purchases that will be needed in the future. They may not be able to purchase the supplies at all. Farmers like Greg Collier are not just vying for …
Specialty Crop Producers Needed for UF/IFAS Survey
Attention Florida’s specialty crop producers. Researchers and Extension agents at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are seeking participants to complete a brief survey regarding the use of high tunnels for specialty crop production. Specialty crop producers will provide information to help identify research and Extension needs to improve the industry in Florida. The survey …