by external | Jan 23, 2026
On January 21, 2026, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced a total of $6.3 million is now available to Florida landowners through two cost-share programs. Florida’s Future Forests Program and the Enhancing...
by Ray Bodrey | Jan 16, 2026
As home to approximately 80% of State’s forested lands the Panhandle of Florida is a significant timber region. Forested lands cover millions of acres in the region. These lands play a critical role not only in wood production, but also in sustaining the state’s...
by Julie McConnell | Dec 5, 2025
Agents at UF/IFAS Extension offices are routinely asked to identify plants and animals or work out problems in the field. Sometimes we know the answer with as little as a verbal description or a quick photo preview on a cell phone; but sometimes we get...
by Ian Stone | Oct 31, 2025
The Panhandle has been experiencing a prolonged drought the last few months, which can carry risks for increased bark beetle activity in pine forests. Bark beetles are common forest pests in the region, and the Southern Pine Beetle is particularly noted for...
by Doug Mayo | Oct 10, 2025
Source: Sunbelt Ag Expo Livestock Producers There are many events and demonstrations available for a Livestock Producer. Check them out below! This year, Expo attendees will have the privilege of learning from one of the nation’s most respected cattle...
by Ian Stone | Jul 11, 2025
SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 Walton County Fairgrounds 790 North 9th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 This August, multiple partnering agencies, land management professionals, and landowners will come together for the first ever Panhandle Landowner...
