Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Improve Soil Health

Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Improve Soil Health

J. Portuguez, J. Dubeux, C. Mackowiak, L. Queiroz, , I. Brêtas, K. Trumpp, K. Oduor, M. Bernardini, and M. Ruiz-Moreno, North Florida Research and Education Center   Introduction Maintaining healthy soil is crucial for sustainable agricultural production and...
Peanut Condition and Maturity Update 7/26/24

Peanut Condition and Maturity Update 7/26/24

Ethan Carter, UF/IFAS Extension Regional Row Crop IPM Agent & Mark Mauldin, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County       Disease White mold had a huge impact on peanut yield last year from Jay to Marianna. The impact largely went unnoticed until harvest, when a...
UGA Attapulgus Row Crop Field Day – August 1

UGA Attapulgus Row Crop Field Day – August 1

University of Georgia Extension will host a row crop field day on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  The station is located at 254 North Griffin Avenue, Attapulgus, Georgia.  To RSVP or to ask questions about the event, contact Lee Hitson, Farm Mnager, at 229-220-1712....
Spray Drone Regulations

Spray Drone Regulations

No doubt, drones are increasingly popular in agriculture these days, as well as in many other industries.  Drones are aircraft and not toys (unless they weigh under 0.55 pounds).  As such, they are subject to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations.  Drones...
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Youth with Ag-Tech Skills

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Youth with Ag-Tech Skills

Ian Small, Tre Easterly, Valerie Stansly, and Sheeja George As agriculture increasingly integrates advanced technology, the gap in skills needed to support and innovate within the industry is widening. To address this challenge, a United States Department of...
2024 UF/IFAS Peanut Field Day – August 8

2024 UF/IFAS Peanut Field Day – August 8

The annual UF/IFAS Peanut Field Day will be held at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC}) near Marianna, on Thursday, August 8, 2024). Registration and CEU sign-in begins at 7:45AM, with field tours starting promptly at 8:40 AM, and ending with a...