Prime Time for Sweet Potatoes

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This time of year is prime time for sweet potatoes, but some would like to see that prime time period extended. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

UF Study Helps Save Revenue, Farms From Wireworms

Dan Field Crops, Florida, Industry News Release

by Beverly James University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences  Scientists with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are helping state growers save money by managing wireworms in their sweet potato farms. Wireworms became a problem in Florida after sweet potato growers converted fields previously used to grow grain crops, said Robert Hochmuth, director …