Come See the Washington County Cool-Season Forage Demo – February 12
If you would like to see a side-by-side comparison of 15 cool-season forage varieties grown locally under real-world conditions, please stop by the UF/IFAS Extension, Washington County Cool-Season Forage Demonstration on Thursday 2/12/26. The...
Friday Feature: Prosperity on the Modern Farm in 1950
This week's featured video was published by PerisocpeFilm. The video highlights the progress and prosperity of rural America in the post-World War II era. According to the publisher, "Life On The Modern Farm" is a 1950 film reviewing the latest scientific...
‘Gorbet’ – A New Peanut Variety with Resistance to Late Leaf Spot and TSWV
A newly developed runner‑type peanut—released by the University of Florida under the name ‘Gorbet’ has shown exceptional promise against two major peanut diseases in the Southeast. ‘Gorbet’ was named after Dr. Dan Gorbet, a retired peanut breeder from the University...
Ranch Record Keeping for Annual Analysis & Innovation
The cattle business was really good for most ranchers in 2025, and there is every reason to be optimistic about 2026. The chart to the right features 400-600 pound feeder steer prices from cattle sold in Alabama livestock markets in January 2026, and 2025, as...
Cotton Marketing News: Will 2026 > 2025?
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist In 2026, provisions of an improved ARC/PLC income safety net and higher loan rates in the OBBBA will fully kick in. Payments from the 2025 crop year will be received in October 2026. Producers will receive Bridge Payments. ...
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces $6.3M in Grants Available to Support Florida’s Forests – Application Deadline March 27
On January 21, 2026, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced a total of $6.3 million is now available to Florida landowners through two cost-share programs. Florida’s Future Forests Program and the Enhancing...
Public Meeting on Agricultural Inspection and Livestock Transportation Laws in the Florida Panhandle – POSTPONED
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Look for future announcements in Panhandle Ag e-News UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will host a public meeting...
Friday Feature: 2026 Farm Dog of the Year
This week's featured video was published by American Farm Bureau to share the story of the 2026 Farm Dog of the Year. Max is a 4-year-old Border Collie owned by Oklahoma Farm Bureau members John, Charla and Brynley Enns. As the winner of this recognition, Max's...
Fertilizer Source Matters! Comparison of Alternatives for Nutrient Content
Fertilizer source is one of the four Rs of fertilizer management (Right source, Right place, Right time, and Right placement). Mineral fertilizers are typically synthesized (i.e., nitrogen from the Haber-Bosch process) or mined from mineral rock and they are available...
A Balanced Approach to Managing Florida Panhandle Forested Lands for Wildlife
As home to approximately 80% of State’s forested lands the Panhandle of Florida is a significant timber region. Forested lands cover millions of acres in the region. These lands play a critical role not only in wood production, but also in sustaining the state’s...