by Shep Eubanks | Aug 12, 2016
Bermudagrass Stem Maggots continue to be a cause of consternation to producers of high quality hay in the Panhandle in 2016. Research in Georgia indicates that, since their first discovery in that state in 2010, stem maggots have spread across the southeast. In...
by Shep Eubanks | Aug 12, 2016
— There are approximately 44 species of snakes found in Florida. The Southern Copperhead is one of only six venomous snakes that one might encounter while outdoors in the Florida Panhandle. A uniquely beautiful and secretive snake, they historically have...
by Shep Eubanks | Mar 18, 2016
Timing is critical for controlling weeds that infest and invade our pastures. Thistles are an example of a weed in which proper timing of herbicide application can mean the difference between excellent and very poor control of the weed problem. Thistles are...
by Shep Eubanks | Oct 16, 2015
Every fall, about the time deer hunters begin hanging their tree stands for bow season I get calls wanting to know what this wicked weed is that is growing in the woods. Many of our North Florida cattlemen are well familiar with Tropical Soda Apple (TSA) in pastures,...
by Shep Eubanks | Oct 9, 2015
On Tuesday August 4, 2015, twelve Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jefferson County Opera House, in Monticello. This is the fifth year these two organizations have...
