Torpedograss Slowly Attacking the Panhandle

Torpedograss Slowly Attacking the Panhandle

Tordpedograss (Panicum reopens) is one of the most concerning weeds in Florida, and has become a significant weed problem in the Panhandle. This weed’s favorite habitat is in or near ponds and ditches, but will spread across lawns, turf fields, and pastures. A native...
Florida Panhandle Ag Facts from the 2017 Ag Census

Florida Panhandle Ag Facts from the 2017 Ag Census

Every five years, farmers from across the U.S. complete detailed questionnaires that provide the best statistical information available about the farming industry in this country.  State and county data from the 2017 US Census of Agriculture was released in April...
Disaster Bridge Loan and Sales Tax Refund Meeting Recording

Disaster Bridge Loan and Sales Tax Refund Meeting Recording

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, representatives from UF/IFAS Extension, Florida Farm Bureau, and the Small Business development Center (SBDC) provided information to farmers on two disaster recovery programs initiated by the Governor and the Florida Legislature. ...
Tomato Disease Observations in North Florida this Spring

Tomato Disease Observations in North Florida this Spring

Mathews Paret, Fanny Iriarte, Susannah Da Silva, Steve Olson, and Steve Hoak, UF/IFAS NFREC – Quincy Researchers at the University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy have been surveying North Florida tomato production the last...