Remote Pilot Certification Training – July 18

Remote Pilot Certification Training – July 18

by | Jun 21, 2019

– The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates drone use.  Drones need to be registered (cost is $5/drone) with the FAA and the certificate number marked on the drone. Commercial operators flying drones for business purposes must obtain a Remote Pilot...
How Hot and Dry Conditions Affect Herbicide Performance

How Hot and Dry Conditions Affect Herbicide Performance

by | Jun 17, 2019

For the past several weeks, the Florida Panhandle has experienced hot and dry weather conditions. Unfortunately, these environmental conditions coincided with most of the pre-emergence (PRE) and early post-emergence (EPOST) herbicide applications. So, what could...
Hurricane Relief Sales Tax Refund Forms

Hurricane Relief Sales Tax Refund Forms

by | Jun 17, 2019

On May 17, there was an article provided by Florida Farm Bureau that outlined the program to provide Sales Tax Relief for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Michael.  At that point in time the actual forms and instructions were not available from the Florida Department of...
Monday Feature: Agriculture – The Florida We Know

Monday Feature: Agriculture – The Florida We Know

by | Jun 17, 2019

This week’s featured video was published by UF/IFAS Extension to promote the diversity of the Florida agricultural industry by the county agents who serve all around the state.  The Panhandle Ag Extension Team’s own Kalyn Waters, Holmes County, was...