Panhandle August Weather Update

The rain just keeps on coming.  August was another wet month and many farms and ranches in the Florida Panhandle are saturated.  The National Weather Service estimates much of the Panhandle received more than eight inches and some areas more than 15 inches in August. ...

Agricultural Innovator: Wakulla County

On Friday August 9, 2013, 13 Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center in Marianna.  This is the third year these two organizations...

USDA Releases Farm Land Value Report

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their Land Values 2013 Summary last month based on surveys conducted in early June.  This report provides some unbiased averages that could provide a helpful starting place for land sale negotiations, but is...
35th annual UF Peanut Field Day a Success Despite Rain

35th annual UF Peanut Field Day a Success Despite Rain

The 35th annual UF/IFAS Peanut Field Day took place this past Thursday, August 15th at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), Marianna.  Despite the threat of rain there was a great turnout; 181 farmers and industry representatives registered at the...
Carinata: A Crop with Potential for Florida’s Farmers

Carinata: A Crop with Potential for Florida’s Farmers

Field preparations at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy Florida are currently underway for a crop trial offering great value potential for Florida Panhandle farmers, and potential economic and environmental benefits for everyone...