Cold La Niña Surprises Meteorologists and Growers

Clyde Fraisse Assistant Professor University of Florida Agricultural and Biological Engineering cfraisse@ufl.edu According to the NOAA National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), December 2010 was the 3rd coldest winter on record in the Southeast U.S. and the coldest on...

Pastures for Spring and Summer Goat Herd Grazing

Angela McKenzie-Jakes Small Ruminant Program Leader Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University angela.mckenziejakes@famu.edu Yes it is that time of year again to start preparing your pastures for spring and summer grazing for your goat herd. Goats are active...

Panhandle Agriculture Spring 2011 Issue

Judy Ludlow County Extension Director Calhoun County judy.ludlow@ufl.edu Springtime, Springtide, or Vernal Equinox; however you describe this time of year, it is here!  Spring is a time of change, and renewal; change in the weather, and renewal of nature.  The soil is...