NFREC Research Evaluating the Latest Technology for Precision Supplemental Feeding of Beef Cattle
Gleise Silva and Nicolas DiLorenzo, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Beef cattle are often provided supplemental nutrients to enhance performance and economic return to the operation, but the labor associated with supplementation can increase total...
Hydroponic Vegetable Production
If you are considering diversifying your farm, or simply planning to grow more produce at home, then you may want to give hydroponic production a try. Basically, hydroponic production is the growing of crops without soil. This can be achieved through several...
Dr. Jennifer Taylor – FDACS 2019 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
On January 22, 2020, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced Dr. Jennifer Taylor as the 2019 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. For 35 years, this recognition has been awarded to women who...
Beyond Basic Produce Food Safety: A Hands-On Analysis – April 8
- UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension will be hosting a Beyond Basic Produce Food Safety Training on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The training will begin at 8:00 AM eastern time, at the Florida-Georgia Citrus packinghouse, located at 5314 Boston Highway, Monticello, FL...
Build Your Own Farm Food Safety Plan Workshop – April 9
UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension will be hosting a Build Your Own Farm Food Safety Plan Workshop on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The training will begin at 8:00 AM eastern time, at the Jefferson County Extension Office, located at 2729 W. Washington Hwy, Monticello,...
Friday Feature: 2020 Farm Dog of the Year
This week's featured video was produced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to highlight the 2020 Farm Dog of the Year. Flint, an 11 year old Australian Shepherd, owned by Beth and Rhett Crandall, Utah was recognized at the recent AFBF Convention in Austin,...
The Importance of the Calving Distribution for Cow-calf Operations
Angela Gonella Diaza, UF/IFAS Cattle Reproduction Specialist Estrus synchronization is a technology that can improve the efficiency of the beef cattle industry. Estrus synchronization allows optimal use of artificial insemination (AI), and the utilization of the...
Cotton Marketing News: January Numbers Are Neutral to Bearish but Market Optimism Continues
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Old crop March futures closed over 71 cents today—the highest closing daily price in 8 months. How thankful we are as an industry for the recovery we’ve experienced when we once thought all was lost. Prices have...
2019 Panhandle Ag e-News Reader’s Choice Awards
The Panhandle Ag Extension Team would like to thank our subscribers and social media followers for your interest and support of Panhandle Ag e-News in 2019. Keep sharing those emails, posts, and tweets to help us spread the word, so more producers sign up for this...
Keeping Your Agritourism Farm Fresh Workshop – February 4
Holmes, Jackson and Washington County Tourist Development Councils in partnership with the UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will be holding an agritourism workshop entitled “Keeping Your Agritourism Farm Fresh Part 3”. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, February...