Gulf County Cool-Season Forage Virtual Field Day
The subject of this video is a no-till cool-season livestock & wildlife forage demonstration, in Gulf County. There are a number of ag extension agents across the state that have participated with state specialists and landowners to implement this past season’s...
Pesticide License Testing Resumes at Extension Offices May 18
Tory Moore, Public Relations Specialist, UF/IFAS Communications Due to COVID-19, all pesticide license testing in Florida was suspended for more than six weeks. Now that the state has started to reactivate services, testing will resume at select UF/IFAS Extension...
Friday Feature: Answers to Common Beef Cattle Reproduction Management Questions
This week's video was produced by Angella Gonella, UF/IFAS Cattle Reproduction Management Specialist, to provide answers to common questions she gets related to beef herd reproduction management. Dr. Gonella is a member of the Panhandle Ag Extension Team, and is...
UF/IFAS is Working Closely with Deer Farms in Northwest Florida
Samantha Wisely, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Director of the Cervidae Health Research Initiative, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida With over 70 deer farms in Northwest Florida, the Panhandle provides momentum and leadership to...
Pasture to Plate – Purchasing Meat Directly from Local Producers
Many people are spending extra time at home these days, and are looking to work on their cooking skills and trying new products. Warmer weather usually means you start rolling out the grills and getting ready for delicious steaks or ribs for your family to enjoy....
Cotton Marketing News: Short-Term Rally Fails To Hold
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Old crop July futures has now lost 3.75 cents since the recent “peak” at over 57 cents on April 30. New crop December futures has declined 3.5 cents after reaching almost 59 cents on April 30. It now appears we...
Watch Out for Stinging and Venomous Caterpillars
With weather like this, you can’t help but get outside and explore. When stretching your legs and getting outside you are likely going to encounter caterpillars. While we typically associate these little critters with their transformation into butterflies or moths,...
Agricultural Businesses Now Eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced on May 4, 2020 that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL portal will reopen today as a result of...
Monitor Mineral Intake Closely During Summer Months
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Summer often becomes a busy time of year for ranchers (especially during haying season). Making certain that the cows, heifers, and bulls are receiving the minerals that they require is one of...
Register Early for the National Corn Yield Contest and Save $35 per Entry
The National Corn Yield Contest officially opened on May 1, 2020, and the National Corn Growers Association is encouraging potential entrants to register early and save big on entry fees. Until June 30, 2020, fees will be reduced to $75. NCGA reminds growers that a...