Friday Feature:  Gainesville College Town

Friday Feature: Gainesville College Town

We did not publish an issue of Panhandle Ag e-News last week, because so many of our team were serving at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, in Moultrie, Georgia .  We had a great time talking with thousands of people about UF/IFAS and what it means to the people of our state. ...
Fall is Here – It’s Time to Spray Cogongrass

Fall is Here – It’s Time to Spray Cogongrass

Without question, Cogongrass is the most troublesome invasive plant that I (and my clients) deal with. Here in Northwest Florida, we have a lot of it, and it is very difficult to manage. With that in mind, I write about cogongrass control with some frequency. If you...
Mushrooms – A Crop Worth Consideration for the Back Forty

Mushrooms – A Crop Worth Consideration for the Back Forty

Mushrooms aren’t the first crop that comes to mind when designating use of the back forty.  However, it may be a crop to consider for spots with some tree cover.  And mushroom production can bring in significant revenue to the farm, because shiitake mushrooms...