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...
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...
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...
by Ian Stone | Nov 8, 2024
On October 7th, UF/IFAS Extension, working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Florida Forest Service, USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, and other partners, conducted a land management tour on the outstanding property of Gus Andrews in...
by Hardeep Singh | Nov 1, 2024
As farmers in the Florida Panhandle continue to seek ways to improve soil health, manage weeds, and increase crop yields, the use of cover crops has become an increasingly popular practice. Cover crops, typically planted during the off-season, offer a range of...
by Marcelo Wallau | Oct 4, 2024
Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Forage Team, Florida’s solar energy market continues to expand, with an estimated value of $16.3 billion, with billions more being invested annually, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association report. Finding ways...