Alabama Agriculture Spray Drone Conference – February 26-29
The most comprehensive end-user focused spraying event in the North America is back for 2024!!! February 26th-29th, 2024. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton hotel, Gulf Shores, Alabama. Agenda & Flyer- 2nd Spray Drone End User Conference - Sessions include...
Friday Feature: Words of Wisdom from Gadsden County’s Harvey Suber
This week's featured video was published by Growing America. Harvey Suber has been farming in Gadsden County Florida for 76 years. There's a whole lot of wisdom in this man but he’d tell you he’s just an American Farmer. Enjoy the video as Harvey shares some nuggets...
What does the Future Hold for your Farm or Ranch?
Among agricultural businesses, its fairly typical to have two or three generations of family members involved in the same operation. In the ag community being a multi-generational operation is often considered a badge of honor. Folks take pride in saying that...
Disease Notes for the End of the 2023 Florida Peanut Season
Now that the 2023 Florida peanut season is behind us, it is important to review some of the common diseases that affected this year’s crop as well as future considerations for management. Here are some brief notes on southern stem rot/white mold, peanut leaf...
Ten Practices to Improve the Profitability of Your Cowherd
Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist We have tight cattle supplies and record cattle prices, but costs of production have also increased. The industry is still in a place that if you are not in control of your...
Highlights from the 2023 Panhandle Cattlemen’s College
The 2023 Panhandle Cattlemen's College is in the books. This intensive three-day program was developed to meet the needs of cattlemen as they work to improve their reproductive success and expand their knowledge of basic management skills. The program was a total...
Washington County CEU Days November 28 & 29
Need CEUs before the end of the year? We’ve got you covered – Florida Pesticide Applicator CEUs will be available November 28 & 29 at the Washington County Agricultural Center in Chipley FL. Tuesday 11/28/23 – 4 total CEUs available (2 CORE & 2 Private...
Friday Feature: Wade Purvis – 2023 Florida Farmer of the Year
This week's featured video was published by Florida Farm Bureau to share the story of Wade Purvis, the 2023 Florida Farmer of the Year. Purvis is a vegetable farmer from Immokalee, Florida that grows edamame (soybeans for human consumption), green beans, lima beans,...
Management Strategies to Prevent Seasonal Impaction Colic in Horses
Saundra TenBroeck, UF/IFAS State Extension Horse Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences Heading into winter months, cold weather can lead to a higher incidence of impaction colic. Understanding the challenges that come with the changing of seasons allows us to...
Tools to Aid Freeze & Cold Protection in Florida Citrus
Because of the extended hard freeze event in December of 2022, citrus farmers in the Panhandle will have a greatly reduced citrus harvest this year. It is very hard to prepare in advance for stressful weather like freezing temperatures, but if you equip yourself with...