by Robbie Jones | Oct 24, 2025
If you’ve noticed a group of wild pigs tearing up your fields, you’re not alone. Wild pigs are one of the most destructive invasive species in Florida, and their numbers keep growing in the Panhandle. These animals cause millions of dollars in damage every...
by Robbie Jones | Oct 3, 2025
The 2025 Small Ruminant Grazing Field Day will be held Wednesday, November 5, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, in Quincy. Experts from UF/IFAS, FAMU, Auburn, and NC State will share their expertise on topics from year-round grazing...
by Robbie Jones | Apr 11, 2025
To say the least, we had an eventful winter across the Panhandle. Who would have thought in their lifetime we would see more snow than many northern states, 5 inches of snow in many places across the Panhandle, and snow on the Gulf Beaches! As warm weather is upon us...
by Robbie Jones | Nov 1, 2024
While it may still be quite warm outside, it’s November. Summer is gone and with it our opportunity to efficiently manage this year’s crop of summer pasture weeds. That, however, is not the case for winter weeds. Now is the time to begin scouting and...
by Robbie Jones | May 17, 2024
Anyone who raises livestock in the Southeastern United States knows that gastrointestinal or internal parasites are a pervasive issue, particularly in Florida’s hot and humid climate. This environment necessitates year-round strategies for controlling intestinal...