Cover Crops and Soil Health: Building Resilience in Panhandle Crop Fields

by mutrimermorata | May 22, 2025

In row crop systems of West Florida, cover crops are proving to be more than just a conservation tool—they’re becoming an integral part of building resilient and productive farming operations. From reducing erosion to boosting organic matter, integrating cover crops...

Soil Testing, a Key Component of Panhandle Pasture Management

by Ben Hoffner | Mar 14, 2025

Effective soil fertility management is an essential practice for livestock producers in Florida’s Panhandle who want to efficiently enhance forage production. Regular soil testing provides valuable insights into the amount of plant available nutrients in the...

Crops and Cattle: Could this be the Path to Sustainable Agriculture for the Southeast?

by Marcelo Wallau | Jan 10, 2025

By: Olivia Maule, Ashley Kanobroski, and Marcelo Wallau  The integration of crops and livestock was how agriculture evolved: crops providing grain and fodder, animals providing nutrient cycling and meat. With the advent of modern agriculture and greater access to...

Georgia Conservation Tillage Alliance Annual Meeting – February 18 & 19

by external | Jan 10, 2025

Farmers are invited to join the Georgia Conservation Tillage Alliance for their 2025 Annual Meeting, that will be held in the East/West Conference Room, at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture (1392 Whiddon Mill Road), in Tifton, Georgia.  The meeting will focus...

Repurposing Christmas Trees and Enhancing Pond Management for Aquatic Habitats

by mutrimermorata | Dec 13, 2024

Murilo Morata, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County As the festive season approaches, millions of households across the country prepare to celebrate with live Christmas trees, bringing the warmth and cheer of the...

Cattle and Crops in the South – How Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems can help Reshape Florida’s Agriculture – January 31

by Marcelo Wallau | Nov 22, 2024

Marcelo Wallau, Jose Dubeux and Ashley Kuhn, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Registration is open for the First Southeastern Integrated Crop Livestock System (ILCS) Symposium on January 31st, 2025 in Marianna, Florida. Join us to discuss and network about the...