Rescheduled Farm Technology Field Day – November 6
Join us for the rescheduled Farm Technology Field Day, on Wednesday, November 6th at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, Florida. This event will provide three hands-on training opportunities for Tractor Operation, Implement...
2024 Sugarcane Field Day – November 7
The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Research and Education Center (REC), in Quincy, Florida and FAMU Extension Gadsden County are hosting the 2024 Sugarcane Field Day. The event will be held on Thursday November 7th, at the FAMU REC in Quincy at...
Friday Feature: Gainesville College Town
We did not publish an issue of Panhandle Ag e-News last week, because so many of our team were serving at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, in Moultrie, Georgia . We had a great time talking with thousands of people about UF/IFAS and what it means to the people of our state. ...
Working Forest Week Workshop & Field Tour – October 24
Join us in Blountstown on Thursday, October 24 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm for a workshop hosted by the Florida Forest Service Chipola District, designed for forest landowners, land managers, and natural resource professionals. This workshop will consist of a field tour of...
2024 End-of-Season Florida Peanut Disease Notes
As we approach the end of the 2024 peanut season, it’s time to reflect on some of the major disease challenges observed this year and how they may impact planning for 2025. Soilborne diseases like white mold (southern stem rot) and Cylindrocladium Black Rot (CBR) as...
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Information for Citrus Growers
The cold hardy citrus industry in the Big Bend and Eastern Panhandle of Florida took a direct hit from Hurricane Helene. Many farmers experienced fruit drop, broken tree limbs, and overall damaged trees. The more recent Hurricane Milton serves as a reminder about the...
Fall is Here – It’s Time to Spray Cogongrass
Without question, Cogongrass is the most troublesome invasive plant that I (and my clients) deal with. Here in Northwest Florida, we have a lot of it, and it is very difficult to manage. With that in mind, I write about cogongrass control with some frequency. If you...
Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Launches Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Source: FDACS News Release Florida farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for interest-free loans to repair, replace infrastructure. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane...
Farms and Ranches Required to File Ownership Information with U.S. Treasury in 2024
Source: Abby Clapp, FCA Communications, Projects, & Event Coordinator, Florida Cattlemen's Association Many farms and ranches will be required to file “beneficial ownership” information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the...
46th Sunbelt Ag Expo – October 15-17
Source: Sunbelt Ag Expo 2024 - Discover Agriculture The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 46th Anniversary show October 15-17, 2024. Over 850 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 93-acre show...