Battling Birds 3 Replies

This season, Florida blueberry growers faced extraordinary pest pressure from hungry birds. The worst experienced in several years was reported.Propane cannons are a preferred weapon of choice around…Continue

Tags: bird, control, cannons, propane, Florida

Started by Paul Rusnak. Last reply by Bill Fleming on Friday.

Anyone on here plant Snaps/ Butterbeans or Sugar Crowder Peas? 1 Reply

On my farm we grow these, and trying to figure out what everyone else uses to plant theres? We plant ours on 36" row, using our 8 row 7300 John Deere Max Emerge Vacuum Planter. It is not really built…Continue

Started by Michael Parker. Last reply by Bill Fleming on Friday.

Weeds Giving Growers Fits 2 Replies

I hear in South Florida growers are fighting Parthenium hysterophorus and having difficulty controlling the weed. And, of course, it is an invasive pest, which is nothing new in Florida. Any…Continue

Tags: hysterophorus, Florida, Parthenium, invasive, control

Started by Frank Giles. Last reply by Sara Futh on Friday.

Figuring out relative maturities of sweet corn 4 Replies

Before moving to insect protected corn several years ago, I used to plant Trinity, Ambrosia and Delectable, 67, 75 and 82 day maturities.  If planted on the same day, these varieties were ready one…Continue

Tags: maturity, corn, sweet

Started by Toby Brown. Last reply by Mark Willis May 10.

Running Hot And Cold 2 Replies

So far, this spring has offered up a roller coaster ride in weather across much of the country. Has anyone experienced any freeze-related problems in the wake of last month’s heat wave? How are your…Continue

Started by Paul Rusnak. Last reply by Sara Futh Apr 27.

Feds attack farm kids and families 3 Replies

Is anyone else here royally fed up with the Federal Government?  I can't tell you how angry I am that they think they have the right to tell me what my children can and can not do on my farm?  Who…Continue

Started by Matt. Last reply by Matt Apr 27.

Greenhouse Venting Requirements 4 Replies

I am in the process of building my first 16x24 for starting veggies for the summer.  I am putting up a quonset style greenhouse with double 6 mil poly.I framed the endwalls and put a 20" exhaust fan…Continue

Started by Matt. Last reply by Bill Fleming Apr 19.

Plentiful Baskets ? What is your feeling towards sales like this? 5 Replies

Not trying to use or diminish the name of any current organization, but the concept baffles me. There are co-op groups, some saying volunteer based, that sell a quantity of veggies and fruits a…Continue

Started by Greg. Last reply by Joseph Ashcraft Apr 9.

Early Planting in Georgia and others 11 Replies

Hard to resist the temptation to go for it (with some reservation) when the temps are in the eighty's and low's are in the fifty's. I'm thinking about planting a 'test' crop of squash and cucumbers…Continue

Started by Hank Connelly. Last reply by Hank Connelly Apr 2.

Tomato disease program? 5 Replies

Could anybody suggest a reliable rotation spray program fOr disease in tomatoes? I am in N Ms

Started by Van Lee Cheeseman. Last reply by Kristin K Mar 20.