by external | Nov 22, 2024
Guilherme “G” Morata, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Precision spraying for weed control has become increasingly vital in modern agriculture. As growers face rising input costs and growing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable and...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Nov 22, 2024
Another year has almost come and gone for Central Panhandle (Jackson, Calhoun, Washington, and Holmes County) farmers. Peanuts and cotton planted back in April and May have reached maturity and have mostly been harvested. So, with the end of the season upon us,...
by external | Nov 22, 2024
Dr. Ednaldo (Ed) Borgato joined UF/IFAS as the new Weed Scientist, at the West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), near Jay, Florida. Ed earned his bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and master’s degree in Weed Science from the University of Sao...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 22, 2024
Farm City Week is celebrated across America the week before Thanksgiving. Farm City Week celebrates the bounty agriculture provides our local economy and citizens. The point is to celebrate the innovations in farming technology and the 2% of the U.S. population that...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 8, 2024
This week’s featured video was published by Florida Farm Bureau as a tribute to Jerry Davis, Jay, Florida, who was one of only three members recognized with their highest honor with the Distinguished Service Award, at the recent 2024 State Annual Meeting. Jerry...
by Hardeep Singh | Nov 1, 2024
As farmers in the Florida Panhandle continue to seek ways to improve soil health, manage weeds, and increase crop yields, the use of cover crops has become an increasingly popular practice. Cover crops, typically planted during the off-season, offer a range of...
