by btillman | Apr 3, 2020
We have all been surprised and stunned by the rapid spread of the coronavirus all around the world and even into our own neighborhoods. Like many of you, I pray daily for a swift end to this crisis. Be safe out there! Meanwhile, another virus, one that is not...
by Doug Mayo | Mar 27, 2020
This week’s featured videos were produced by a Jackson County Farmer, Jim McArthur, of McArthur Farms, near Malone, Florida. Jim has created a YouTube channel called “Funny Farm” to showcase the daily activities of their farm. He is striving to...
by Ethan Carter | Mar 13, 2020
The 2020 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course was held Thursday, March 5. Extension Specialists from Florida and Georgia spoke to attendees providing production information and various management tips for row crops farmers. Continuing education units (CEUs) were offered at...
by Ian Small | Mar 6, 2020
Ian Small, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), Dan Anco, Clemson University, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Kelly O’Brian, NFREC, Santosh Sanjel, NFREC, Nick Dufault, UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology, and David...
by Xavier Martini | Feb 14, 2020
There has been an increasing interest in growing cold hardy citrus in North Florida. While the production of citrus is still minimal, compared to the Florida Peninsula, the acreage of citrus is now above 400 acres in the Panhandle. Packing houses and a juice plant...
by Matthew Orwat | Feb 14, 2020
Currently, growers are harvesting lettuce, broccoli, cabbage and other winter vegetable crops, and not thinking about spraying fruit trees and berry bushes for insects and diseases. February is prime time to apply dormant sprays to aid in the prevention of insect and...
