by Ben Hoffner | Sep 26, 2025
It is time to begin preparations for winter forage crops. There will be discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of planting your winter forage into a prepared seedbed and/or overseeding into dormant warm season perennials, cool season forage varieties, and a...
by Danielle S. Williams | Sep 12, 2025
Persimmons are an increasingly popular fruit crop in North Florida that are prized for their rich flavor, vibrant color, and adaptability to the state’s climate. With varieties ranging from astringent to non-astringent, persimmons offer growers and consumers a diverse...
by Ethan Carter | Aug 29, 2025
The 2025 UF Peanut Field Day was held Thursday, August 14, near Marianna, Florida. The event had a record turnout for recent years, with 194 people. Six tractor pulled wagons through the fields carrying attendees to the different speaker stops. This annual...
by Kalyn Waters | Aug 29, 2025
The Panhandle Cattlemen’s College (PCC) is excited to announce the Chute Side Skills Track (CST) Scholarship Program, made possible through the generous support of Lee Trailer Sales. This scholarship will cover the registration fee for five Florida youth ages 15–18...
by external | Aug 15, 2025
The National Black Growers Council (NBGC) invites farmers, agricultural professionals, and community members to join us for an exciting Model Farm Field Day in Jackson County, Florida. Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 Registration: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CDT Location:...
by bobhoch | Apr 12, 2024
Welcome to this week’s issue of our 2024 season UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Watermelon Crop Update. These updates will be summarized by Bob Hochmuth, Regional Specialized Extension Agent- Vegetable Crops, with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark...
