by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2019
Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Office of Communications A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists is investigating a new “ingredient” for use in vaccinating cattle against Johne’s disease (pronounced Yo Knees), a chronic...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2019
This week’s featured video was produced by the Panhandle Ag Extension Team’s own Cheryl Mackowiak, Soil Specialist and Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension Director. Last summer as a demonstration for the Grazing Management Field Day, Dr. Mackowiak...
by John Doyle Atkins | Jun 28, 2019
In December 2018, I reported mature/fruiting Tropical Soda Apple (TSA) in Northern Santa Rosa County. For the first time, however, I have documented this invasive species surviving a Santa Rosa County winter. Geographically, the prevalence of this weed has been...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 28, 2019
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...
by external | Jun 28, 2019
– Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Summer often becomes a busy time of year for ranchers (especially during haying season). Don’t forget to check the mineral feeders to be certain that they are supplying the...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 28, 2019
This week’s video was published by Growing Florida to share some words of wisdom from Jerry Morris, Washington County farmer. At a young age, veteran farmers taught Jerry some important concepts for becoming a successful farmer. In this video, he shares some...
