by Doug Mayo | Apr 25, 2014
The Microloan Program, available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a relatively new option to help beginning farmers get started, or to assist existing small farms expand their operations. This program offers more flexible access to credit and is an...
by Doug Mayo | Apr 25, 2014
On April 15th, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced eligible farmers and ranchers may sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs restored by passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. “We implemented these programs in record time...
by Doug Mayo | Apr 11, 2014
The Panhandle Agriculture Extension Team and the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) teamed up to host a training for the UF/IFAS Faculty who work with forages and livestock in Marianna, on April 7th and 8th . Jose Dubeux, NFREC Forage Management...
by Doug Mayo | Mar 28, 2014
By Henry G. Grant, Gadsden County Extension Director The most importance decision to be made by farmers for the 2014 cropping season is the choice to develop a management plan and budget. Unusual weather events, increased production costs, and an expected decline in...
by Les Harrison | Mar 28, 2014
The long awaited Limited Poultry and Egg Farm Operation rule has been adopted. The initial efforts to change the regulations began in 2010. This rule establishes the regulatory parameters for a farm based food establishment. It is limited to the provision of whole...
by Josh Thompson | Mar 28, 2014
Heavy rains in north Florida have had some growers behind in getting ready for the crop season this year. Thankfully, this week has been dry enough for some to do field work. Right now many farmers are plowing land, spraying cover crops, strip tilling, spreading lime,...
