Taking an Integrated Approach to Internal Parasite Control for Small Ruminants
Anyone who raises livestock in the Southeastern United States knows that gastrointestinal or internal parasites are a pervasive issue, particularly in Florida's hot and humid climate. This environment necessitates year-round strategies for controlling intestinal...
Citrus Sunburn: A Physiological Disorder
Muhammad Adnan Shahid, UF/IFAS NFREC, Assistant Professor of Horticulture, and Shahid Iqbal, UF/IFAS NFREC, Postdoc Scholar, Horticulture Sciences Introduction Sunburn, also known as sunscald, is a physiological disorder in citrus and other fruit species caused...
April 2024 Weather Summary and Summer Outlook
Rainfall April was another drier than average month for the Western Panhandle Counties, but was really wet east of the Apalachicola River. This has been an ongoing trend from last year, where rainfall is very uneven in the Panhandle The map to the left above, shows...
Weekly Watermelon Update #8 & 9 – May 13
Welcome to this week's UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Watermelon Crop Update. This update covers the last two weeks, as the last one ran in our Panhandle Ag newsletter was April 29. These updates are summarized by Bob Hochmuth, Regional Specialized Extension Agent-...
Friday Feature: Ken Barton says, “The American Farmer Is Not a Dying Breed!”
This week's featured video was published by Growing America. In the video, Ken Barton, Executive Director, Florida Peanut Producer's Association, and Holmes County Farmer is interviewed and asked a very challenging question. Is the American Farmer a dying breed? ...
Considerations for Cotton Planting and Early Season Growth
As we gear up for another planting season, it's crucial to lay the groundwork for success from the very start. In this article, we will explore some key considerations for cotton planting and early season growth, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies...
Silvopasture 101 Workshop and Farm Tour Recap
The UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District hosted a well-attended Silvopasture workshop and farm tour, in Chipley on Friday April 26th. What exactly is silvopasture you may wonder? Ian Stone, the multi-county Forestry agent based in Walton County, did a great job...
April 2024 Florida Cattle Market Update
Feedlot Happenings, Carcass Weights, & Beef Supply It is no secret that supply of beef feeder cattle is low and is expected to be lower in the future, due to the beef cow herd being the lowest it has been in 63 years, with little signs that expansion has started....
Weekly Watermelon Update #7 – April 29
Welcome to this week’s issue of our 2024 season UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Valley Watermelon Crop Update. These updates will be summarized by Bob Hochmuth, Regional Specialized Extension Agent- Vegetable Crops, with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark...
Nominations Open for 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest
Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the seventh year of the contest, supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which celebrates farm dogs and the...