Grazing Cover Crops is a Triple Win!
Jose Dubeux, Luana Queiroz, Igor Bretas, Kevin Trumpp, Kenneth Oduor, Liza Garcia, UF/IFAS North Florid Research and Education Center - Marianna Introduction Grazing cover crops is a triple win, because it can benefit row crop farmers, livestock producers, and the...
Foot Rot Prevention and Treatment for Cattle
Brett Capra, University of Florida, Senior in Animal Sciences & UF/IFAS Extension Intern with Kalyn Waters Yep, it’s hot! And everyone is feeling it. From the sweat on our brows and cattle in the ponds, there is no question we are in the “heat” of the summer...
2025 Peanut Maturity Update – August 13
For a growing plant, not all calendar days are created equally, temperature and available moister can impact a plant's ability to meet its maximum potential for growth/development on any specific day - in short, plants are more productive some days than others....
Summer Wild Life Food Plots & Winter Food Plot Preparation
The blistering heat of early August is generally not a time when people think a lot about planting crops, but maybe it should be. Late summer can be a surprisingly active time in the world of wildlife food plots. For those land managers who already have well...
NBGC Model Farm Field Day will Showcase Innovative Row Crop Practices – September 12
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:...
UF Small Ruminant Short Course – October 10 & 11
The 4th annual UF Small Ruminant Short Course will be held on October 10-11, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. Producers, extension specialists and agents, researchers, students, and allied industry members are welcome to attend this in-person, educational event. The...
Friday Feature: The Legend and True Story of the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge
This week, Jackson County turned 203. On August 12, 1822, Jackson County was formed by dividing Escambia County, and was named after the Territorial Governor, Andrew Jackson (who later became the 7th U.S. President in 1829). This took place just 11 months after the...
Stay Ahead of Peanut Fungal Pathogens This Summer
After weeks of extreme July heat and dry conditions across much of the Panhandle, August has been a washout so far. The widespread rainy weather of the last few days has provided a brief reprieve from the heat and has been a welcome sight for those of us that have...
10 Reasons You Should Quit Making Hay
Linda Geist, Senior Strategic Communications Consultant, Missouri University Hay is a major feed for beef production and other livestock industries. “Despite the vastness of the hay industry, making hay can be an indicator of an unprofitable cow-calf enterprise,”...
Factors Driving Strong Cull Cow Markets
Kenny Burdine, Livestock Economist, University of Kentucky Cattle markets have been impressive across the board in 2025, and cull cow markets have been no exception. The monthly average price for 80-85% average dress boning cows in Kentucky set a record in June and...