VanWeelden, Matthew T.

Rice Water Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Distribution and Management in Florida

Matthew T. VanWeelden, Ron H. Cherry, and Mike Karounos

The rice water weevil, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus Kuschel, is the most widely distributed and destructive pest of rice, Oryza sativa L., in the United States (Way 1990). The following report provides a description of the rice water weevil, its distribution in the state of Florida, methodology for scouting, and options for managing this pest in commercial rice fields.

Rice Physiology, Products, and Critical Steps Associated with Postharvest Operations in Southern Florida

Jehangir H. Bhadha, Sangeeta Mukhopadhyay, Charlene Andrews, and Matthew VanWeelden

Plantback Restrictions for Herbicides Used in South Florida Sugarcane

D. C. Odero, R. Negrisoli, M. VanWeelden, and S. Swanson

Weed Management in Rice

D. C. Odero and M. VanWeelden

Soil Health Response of Histosols to Flooded versus Dry-Fallow Conditions during Summer

Jehangir H. Bhadha, Jay Capasso, Abul Rabbany, Nan Xu, and Matthew VanWeelden

Sequential Sampling for Wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) at Sugarcane Planting

Matthew T. VanWeelden and Ron Cherry

Identification of Grass Weed Seedlings Commonly Found in Florida Sugarcane: A Quick Reference Guide

Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian Kammerer

This article describes proper identification of grass weed seedlings associated with sugarcane in Florida to assist growers with selecting effective control measures. Written by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian Kammerer, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.

Sugarcane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: CPCL 05-1102 and CPCL 05-1791

Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, and Wayne Davidson

This fact sheet provides basic information and yield and disease information for CPCL 05-1102 and CPCL 05-1791 to assist growers. Written by Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, and Wayne Davidson, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2022.

Identification of Broadleaf Weed Seedlings Commonly Found in Florida Sugarcane: A Quick Reference Guide

D. C. Odero, M. VanWeelden, and C. Kammerer

This publication describes the proper identification of broadleaf weed seedlings commonly found in Florida sugarcane fields and aims to assist growers in selecting effective control measures. Written by D. C. Odero, M. VanWeelden, and C. Kammerer, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2023.

Trends in Florida Rice Production and Varieties

Jehangir H. Bhadha, Luigi Trotta, Daniel Cavazos, and Matthew VanWeelden

This publication sheds light on the trends of rice acreage and yields from 2008 to 2021. Nearly 23,000 acres of flooded rice were planted in south Florida in 2021. Growing flooded rice is a good Best Management Practice for growers in the region because it has been shown to reduce pest pressure and improve soil quality. The publication also highlights some of the recent varieties of rice that are grown in the region.

CP 03-1912: A Sugarcane Cultivar Expanding on Sand Soil in Florida

Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, Amandeep Sharma, and Wayne Davidson

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide basic information and yield and disease information for CP 03-1912 to assist growers in a decision-making process of whether to further expand acreage of this cultivar with a clearer expectation of potential insect pest and disease issues that may need to be addressed through pest management strategies. Written by Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, Amandeep Sharma, and Wayne Davidson, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, September 2024.

Stem Borers (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Florida Rice

Julien M. Beuzelin, Erik L. Roldán, Ronald H. Cherry, and Matthew T. VanWeelden

Three stem borers, the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.), rice stalk borer, Chilo plejadellus Zincken, and Mexican rice borer, Eoreuma loftini (Dyar), infest rice in the southern United States. They occur in Florida, with the Mexican rice borer being an invasive species recently introduced into the state. This publication briefly describes stem borers and sampling methods and reports results of the first extensive survey conducted to measure their occurrence in Florida rice.

Florida Crop/Pest Profile: Sugarcane

D. C. Odero, J. M. Beuzelin, M. VanWeelden, C. L. Kammerer, R. N. Raid, S. Swanson, P. Rott, and M. Mossler

Sugarcane (Saccharum interspecific hybrids) is the main source of sugar in the world. It is grown in more than 90 countries in tropical and subtropical regions. Cultivation techniques and production challenges vary by location. This document discusses characteristics of the sugarcane crop and pests affecting its production in Florida, which is the largest producer of sugarcane in the United States. Minor Revision.

Sugarcane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: CP 06-2400, CP 06-2042, and CP 07-2137

Hardev Sandhu, Matt VanWeelden, and Wayne Davidson

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Diagnosing Herbicide Injury Symptoms in Sugarcane and Rotational Crops in Southern Florida

Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian Kammerer

This article describes how to diagnose injury symptoms from herbicides commonly used in sugarcane and rotational crops in southern Florida based on their mode of action. This information is intended to help growers to pinpoint sources of injury from off-target movement, carryover, or improper use of herbicides. Written by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian Kammerer, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.