Dr. Ramon Leon, University of Florida Weed Science Specialist, shares highlights from his “Managing Herbicide Resistance” presentation he made at the 2013 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course in Marianna. In this video, he provides important considerations for preventing and managing herbicide resistant weeds in row crops. Author: Josh Thompson – j.thompson@ufl.edu Josh Thompson is a …
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New Fact Sheets available on EDIS
EDIS is the University of Florida’s Official website of fact sheets available to download on a wide variety of topics for free. The University of Florida database of fact sheets called EDIS (Electronic Data Information Source) has many publications of interest to farmers and ranchers in Northwest Florida. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu Each fact sheet has a PDF or printer friendly link in …
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Small Grain Fungicide Decisions
Many small grains in the Panhandle are in boot stage or just beginning to flower. Photo Credit: Josh Thompson Considerable acreage of wheat and other small grains was planted this past fall because of the favorable prices. Much of the fall planted crop is already in boot and flowering stages. One question that every grower will …
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Cottony Cushion Scale – Sighted this Spring in Northwest Florida
Cottony Cushion Scale (Icerya purchasi) is a serious pest on citrus and has already been observed at multiple sites in the Florida Panhandle. The Satsuma Tangerine, Citrus unshiu, is currently the major citrus of economic importance for fruit production in North Florida. Now is the time to act to prevent infestations of Cottony Cushion Scale …
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North Georgia A.I. School May 20-22
ABS is offering an Artificial Insemination (AI) School in North Georgia Basic skills can be learned in three days, but mastering the skills takes considerable practice. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SCHOOL THREE DAYS OF CLASSROOM AND HANDS-ON BREEDING FOCUSING ON THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CATTLE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION METHODS AT THE CALHOUN STOCKYARDS IN CALHOUN, GEORGIA Dates: May 20 – 22, …
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Vegetable Nutrition Management
Providing and maintaining proper plant nutrition is key to growing healthy vegetable crops. Providing and maintaining proper plant nutrition is a key to successfully growing vegetable crops. Too much fertilizer, though sometimes not harmful to the crop, can be economically detrimental to the farm’s bottom line. Also, over applying fertilizers does not follow state guidelines …
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Get Fired Up About Your Pasture or Hayfield
Burning fields and pastures has many benefits. Burning hayfields or pastures can reduce insect and disease pressure the following summer. Timely late winter burns (late February, early March) can offer several benefits to a hay or livestock producer. Burning off thatch kills annual weed seeds and any insect eggs present in the dead grass. Reducing …
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Control Weeds In Fence Rows Now
Un-managed fence rows can hide an assortment of problems Spring is a demanding time of year for north Florida’s farmers and ranchers. Time is at a premium and the work requirements are strenuous and seemingly without end. It is easy to overlook or delay chores which are not screaming for immediate attention. Weed control on …
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North Florida First-Quarter Weather Summary
The Quincy FAWN Station recorded the highest rainfall totals for the 1st quarter of 2013, and Live Oak the lowest rainfall. The average rainfall for all six stations for the first three months was almost 16 inches. Download the Jan-Mar 2013 Jackson Co Weather Summary with daily rainfall, temperatures and comparison to the 61 year rainfall history at …
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2013 Peanut Production Update Video
Dr. John Beasley, UGA Extension Agronomist, shares highlights from his “Peanut Production Update” presentation made at the 2013 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course in Marianna. In this video, he reemphasizes important issues for peanut production this year. Author: Josh Thompson – j.thompson@ufl.edu Josh Thompson is a regional agricultural agent based in Jackson County who focuses …
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