Friday Feature: Dr. Saundra TenBroeck – 2023 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
This week's featured video was produced by the Florida Department of Agriculture to be shared at the award ceremony for Dr. Sandra TenBroeck's , 2023 Woman of the Year in Agriculture recognition, at the Florida State Fair. Dr. TenBroeck has been a faculty member of...
Freemartin: A Heifer Calf Born as a Twin to a Bull Calf
TWINS - they bring a mixed bag of emotions to cattleman's mind! Yes, great we got two calves from one cow, but also thoughts of mixing bottles, a thin "milked-down" momma cow, and so much more spin through your mind. Not to add to the roller-coaster, but don't forget...
Status Update on Wild Turkeys in the Panhandle
Samantha Wisely, Professor and Extension Specialist of Wildlife Ecology Fortunately for Panhandle residents, turkeys are a common site. Although turkey populations have declined throughout the United States, the decline is less dramatic in Florida. The Panhandle of...
2024 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Production Handbook
The 2024 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available. The handbook represents a joint effort among extension specialists and researchers from 12 land-grant universities in the U.S., who work in the area of vegetable production. These specialists...
2024 Cotton Economics Update
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Summary of the presentation provided at the Wiregrass Cotton Expo, February 9, 2024 -- Dothan, Alabama Market Update and Outlook Sometimes crop prices can tug on each other’s coat tails. What happens to...
2024 Beef Cattle Conference Highlights and Presentation Links
The 2024 Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference & Trade Show was held in Marianna, Florida on February 14th. There were five educational presentations and a trade show with 22 booths with representatives who provided information about products and...
2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference Highlights & Presentation Links
The 2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Annual Conference was held on Wednesday, January 31. There were 6 educational presentations and a tradeshow with 14 booths with representatives who provide knowledge, products, and services to our growers in the...
Santa Rosa Citrus Production Workshop – March 7
If you have a citrus grove, are interested in starting a citrus grove, or just want more information on citrus production, then plan to join us at the 2024 Citrus Production Workshop at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office on March 7, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM....
Alabama Backyard Poultry Conference – March 15-16
Riding on the wings of a successful first year, the Cooptastic Conference is back for year two. The conference — designed for backyard poultry owners — will take place March 15 and 16 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama. Brigid McCrea, Alabama...
Friday Feature: How to Get Bats Out of a Building
I have gotten a few calls lately from farmers or homeowners that have a colony of bats that have moved into a barn our outbuilding. This week's featured video was published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and provides information about...