3 Reasons to Weigh Your Cows
Recently I had a conversation with a vegetable farmer from the upper mid-west. Somehow we got on the topic of scales and I explained to him that many cattle producers don’t have a scale. The farmer looked at me in pure shock! “How do you know how much to feed your...
Harvest Time – Recapping the 2024 Cropping Season
Another year has almost come and gone for Central Panhandle (Jackson, Calhoun, Washington, and Holmes County) farmers. Peanuts and cotton planted back in April and May have reached maturity and have mostly been harvested. So, with the end of the season upon us,...
Considerations for Your Chicken Coop During Cooler Weather
While it has been unseasonably hot this fall, it is finally starting to cool off! While most livestock prefer the cooler weather, our feather friends need special considerations during the colder season. Fortunately, with a few easy steps, keeping your chickens...
Ed Borgato is the New UF/IFAS Weed Scientist in West Florida
Dr. Ednaldo (Ed) Borgato joined UF/IFAS as the new Weed Scientist, at the West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), near Jay, Florida. Ed earned his bachelor's degree in Agronomy and master's degree in Weed Science from the University of Sao Paulo, in...
What Horse Show Organizers Should Know about the Horse Protection Act Revisions – Effective February 1, 2025
Source: American Horse Council Bulletin - 10/7/24 Revisions to the Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025. The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform members of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). AHC asks that all...
Save the Date: 2025 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference- January 28
Fruit and vegetable growers from across the Florida Panhandle, as well as Southern Alabama and Georgia are invited to attend the 2025 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference. The 2025 conference will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Jackson County...
Cattle and Crops in the South – How Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems can help Reshape Florida’s Agriculture – January 31
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...
Friday Feature: The American Farmer Tribute
Farm City Week is celebrated across America the week before Thanksgiving. Farm City Week celebrates the bounty agriculture provides our local economy and citizens. The point is to celebrate the innovations in farming technology and the 2% of the U.S. population that...
What to Do if Sinkholes Open on Your Property
Sinkholes are a relatively common feature of our landscape in Florida. They form when surface sediments collapse into cavities found within limestone bedrock, resulting in a depression or hole at the surface. Cavities are created in the bedrock when slightly...
FAMU Sugarcane Field Day Proves Interest is Still High for Local Farmers
Incorporating sugarcane into your North Florida small farm can create a captivating and unique feature, blending beauty with productivity. This perennial grass, belonging to the genus Saccharum and comes in various colors, ranging from green to red to purple....