Extension assists watermelon industry with disease

 

“Florida is the top producer of watermelon in the country, with planting in March and harvest in May and June. For many UF/IFAS Extension agriculture agents, this time of year means weekly visits to local watermelon fields, where they scope out early signs of disease, identify pests and test the plants’ sap to make sure nutrient levels are just right.”

UF/IFAS Extension helps watermelon industry nip disease in bud