North Florida REC-Suwannee Valley

Natalie B. Parkell, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Wanda L. Laughlin

Michael Sweat, Richard Tyson, andRobert Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Wanda L. Laughlin

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s). Published by Plant Systems

Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, and Danielle Treadwell

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Robert C. Hochmuth and Dilcia E. Toro

George J. Hochmuth and Justin T. Jones

Jonael Bosques, Donald E. Sweat, Richard Tyson, andRobert Hochmuth
Other Contacts: Wanda L. Laughlin

Los aztecas maravillaron a los conquistadores españoles con sus huertos flotantes, y hoy, 500 años después, usted puede impresionar a sus amigos y vecinos con el suyo.

Massimiliano Marvasi, Max Teplitski, y George Hochmuth

George Hochmuth and Robert Hochmuth

The purpose of this publication is to present suggestions and options for designing and operating a greenhouse for vegetable production in solid media systems.

Shivendra Kumar, Kevin Athearn, Christa Court, Angela Lindsey, Kelly Aue, Lisa Strange, Sudeep Sidhu, Joel Love, Robert Hochmuth, Erin Jones, Emily Beach, Keith Wynn, Dan Fenneman, Jay Capasso, and Eric Simonne

Multiple federal and state agencies provide assistance to qualified agricultural producers following a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. However, the programs change over time, and many producers are not aware of the programs available. The purpose of this publication is to list and briefly describe disaster assistance resources available to agricultural producers in Florida after Hurricane Idalia. To the extent that some information remains the same, this publication could provide guidance to Extension agents, nongovernmental organizations, and producers impacted by future hurricanes. The information was compiled from websites, government documents, and discussions with government agency representatives following Hurricane Idalia.

Eric Simonne, David Studstill, Bob Hochmuth, Teresa Olczyk, Michael Dukes, Rafael Munoz-Carpena, and Yuncong Li

Kevin R. Athearn, David Jarnagin, Ali Sarkhosh, Steven Sargent, andJuanita Popenoe

Elderberry is an alternative crop that holds promise for further commercial development in Florida. This fact sheet reviews information on markets for elderberries and elderflowers and estimates establishment costs and potential returns for a 3-acre elderberry orchard in Florida. The information is intended to assist farmers in evaluating elderberry as a possible alternative crop. Includes guidance on financial planning for an elderberry enterprise.

Robert C. Hochmuth and Richard K. Sprenkel

Jim DeValerio, David Nistler, Robert Hochmuth, and Eric Simonne

Robert C. Hochmuth, Linda B. Landrum, Wanda L. Laughlin, Lei Lani Davis, Danielle D. Treadwell, and Eric Simonne

Richard Tyson, Robert Hochmuth, andDaniel J. Cantliffe
Other Contacts: Wanda L. Laughlin

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Plant Systems

Massimiliano Marvasi, Max Teplitski, y George Hochmuth

George J. Hochmuth and Robert C. Hochmuth

This document provides a comprehensive guide for successful greenhouse production of tomatoes and cucumbers in perlite media. It covers essential aspects such as media preparation, irrigation, transplanting, and pest control. The guide is aimed at small to medium-sized growers but is also applicable to larger operations. Key topics include the benefits of perlite, irrigation techniques, nutrient management, and environmental control. The document emphasizes the importance of record-keeping and observation for optimal crop management and highlights the potential for reusing perlite media under certain conditions. First publication date: January 1996.

Robert Hochmuth, Larry Halsey, George Hochmuth, and Linda Landrum

Natalie B. Parkell, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Wanda L. Laughlin

Robert Hochmuth, Dakshina Seal, Norman Leppla, Daniel Fenneman, Rhoda Broughton, and Anil Baniya

This publication describes current methods for managing wireworms in sweet potato. Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, are the most damaging insect pests of those that infest the foliage and roots. Soil tillage and crop rotation can suppress populations of these root pests but adequate management requires diligent surveillance and the use of insecticides. Describes new research on managing wireworms with alternative insecticide active ingredients and entomopathogenic nematodes.

George Hochmuth. Traducción por Maria Paz Kinslow

George J. Hochmuth and Robert C. Hochmuth

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Agriculture Water

George Hochmuth andRobert Hochmuth

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Sustainability of production systems and alternatives

Robert C. Hochmuth, Eric H. Simonne, Lei Lani L. Davis, and Wanda L. Laughlin

George Hochmuth andRobert Hochmuth

Various nitrate and potassium "quick-test" kits for vegetable plant sap-testing have been calibrated for use on Florida vegetables. The objective has been to find a system that growers can use in the field to help manage nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilizer—especially for drip-irrigated vegetables. The following guidelines should help individuals who are currently using—or are interested in using—sap-testing. Revision by George and Robert Hochmuth published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department; 6 pages.

George Hochmuth andEdward Hanlon
Other Contacts: Rao Mylavarapu

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Stephen M. Olson

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Sustainability of production systems and alternatives

Kevin Athearn, Jonathan Adam Watson, Paul Fisher, Maria Paz Kinslow, Marina Burani-Arouca, Brian Pearson, and Celina Gómez

This publication explores the potential markets for ginger (Zingiber officinale) grown in Florida, focusing on opportunities in fresh produce, food and beverage ingredients, and nursery markets. Ginger is widely used in a variety of culinary dishes and wellness products, primarily consumed as the rhizome, or ginger root. The US fresh produce market for ginger is dominated by imports from China, Peru, and Brazil, making price competition challenging. Florida ginger producers face significant competition, but by focusing on quality, differentiation, and exploring niche markets, they can enhance profitability.

Kevin Athearn, Jonathan Adam Watson, Paul Fisher, Maria Paz Kinslow, Marina Burani-Arouca, Brian Pearson, and Celina Gómez

This publication examines the potential markets for turmeric (Curcuma longa) grown in Florida, highlighting opportunities in fresh produce, food and beverage ingredients, and nursery markets. Turmeric, widely used in culinary dishes and wellness products, is primarily consumed in its rhizome form, as a powdered spice. The US fresh produce market for turmeric is largely supplied by imports from countries like India, Fiji, and China, presenting price competition challenges for Florida growers. Florida turmeric producers face strong competition from imports, but by focusing on quality, differentiation, and niche markets, they can enhance profitability.

Robert C. Hochmuth, Robert D. Wallace, Peter J. Van Blokland, and Jeffrey G. Williamson

Shinsuke Agehara, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Bielinski M. Santos

George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth, Steve Kostewicz, and William Stall

G. J. Hochmuth and R. C. Hochmuth

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Eric Simonne, Guodong Liu, Kelly T. Morgan, andGeorge Hochmuth

Best Management Practices (BMPs) are specific cultural practices aimed at reducing the load of a specific compound, while maintaining or increasing economical yields. They are tools available to vegetable growers to achieve the TMDLs. BMPs are intended to be educational, economically sound, environmentally effective, and based on science. It is important to recognize that BMPs do not aim at becoming an obstacle to vegetable production. Instead, they should be viewed as a means to balance economical vegetable production with environmental responsibility.

Christopher M. Demers, Michael G. Andreu, Babe McGowan, Alan J. Long, andJarek Nowak

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems

Blake R. Thaxton and Robert C. Hochmuth

Taite Miller, Robert Hochmuth, Rajkaranbir Singh, Lakesh Sharma, Henry T. Pittman, andMark Warren

Snapbean production in the Suwannee Valley occurs on sandy soils that are highly vulnerable to nitrogen leaching, making efficient fertilizer management essential for both crop performance and environmental protection. Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) offer a potential strategy to improve nitrogen delivery by synchronizing nutrient releases with crop demand while reducing losses to groundwater.

Daniel K. Fenneman, Robert C. Hochmuth, Wanda L. Laughlin, and Sean R. McCoy

Robert C. Hochmuth, Natalie B. Parkell, Wanda L. Laughlin, and Sean C. Rider