Agricultural Businesses Now Eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced on May 4, 2020 that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL portal will reopen today as a result of...
Monitor Mineral Intake Closely During Summer Months
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Summer often becomes a busy time of year for ranchers (especially during haying season). Making certain that the cows, heifers, and bulls are receiving the minerals that they require is one of...
Register Early for the National Corn Yield Contest and Save $35 per Entry
The National Corn Yield Contest officially opened on May 1, 2020, and the National Corn Growers Association is encouraging potential entrants to register early and save big on entry fees. Until June 30, 2020, fees will be reduced to $75. NCGA reminds growers that a...
Friday Funny Feature: If My Nose Was Running Money
This week's featured video is a very humorous selection from deep in the YouTube Archives. Aaron Wilburn is a humorist, songwriter and inspirational speaker, who created a video with silly song titles and one of the funniest country songs you will ever hear. He...
Panhandle Crop Update – What’s Popping with Corn?
Although many businesses and sectors of our economy have been shut down since mid-March, the agricultural industry has still been hard at work. (#Stillfarming) Throughout the month of March, corn fields were planted across the Panhandle. They are currently one of our...
Annual Warm-Season Legumes for Pastures, Cover Crops, or Wildlife
Ann Blount, Forage Breeder, NFREC While most people are staying safely distanced from the world at home, those of us lucky enough to live on farms haven’t struggled with lack of activities, exercise and sunshine. I can tell based on the increase in phone calls to my...
Publication to Help Crop Farmers Decide What to Plant in 2020
Every year, farmers must decide what to plant. There are many factors to consider when making this decision. For the 2020 season, these decisions are compounded by a dramatic decline in market prices and, because of these low prices, net returns are expected to be...
USDA: Livestock and Milk Production and Income Values
On May 1, 2020, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released Southern Region News Release: Livestock and Milk Production and Income. This release features the 2018 and 2019 production and marketing values for Cattle and Calves, Hogs and Pigs, and Milk for...
Friday Feature: Integrating Forage Legumes into Pastures to Reduce Fertilization Expense
In this week's featured video, one of our own Panhandle Ag Extension Team members, Jose Dubeux, Forage Management Specialist, shares a summary of research trials he and his team have conducted at the North Florida Research and Education Center, near Marianna. The...
Waiting to Fertilize Your Bahiagrass Pasture?
Cheryl Mackowiak, UF/IFAS Soil Fertility/Water Quality Specialist These are challenging times, and you may not currently have funds available for pasture maintenance. The good news is that you may be able to put off fertilizing your pastures for a time to save money....