Panhandle Corn & Soybean Update Friday – February 6
UF/IFAS Extension, Washington County will host the annual Panhandle Corn & Soybean Update on Friday, February 6th. Doors open at 9:00 AM (Central) with the meeting starting promptly at 9:30 AM and concluding with a sponsored lunch. The meeting will be held...
2026 Citrus Health Forum- February 19
Cold hardy citrus growers across the Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are invited to attend the 2026 Citrus Health Forum. The 2026 forum will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the North Florida Research & Education Center in Quincy, Florida (155...
Friday Feature: What Happened to Florida’s Oranges?
In this week's video, Sunshine State Insider explores the rise, peak, and dramatic decline of Florida’s citrus industry. Florida Citrus was once one of the most important agricultural industries in the state. From historic freezes and explosive development, to...
The Economic Influence of Intentional Management of Your Cow Herd
There is a lot that goes into managing a cow herd. Selecting the right genetics, developing a nutrition program, maintaining the health of the herd, and keeping records are just a few of the many steps taken in working towards having a successful and profitable...
Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2026
Source: Paul Goeringer, Southern Ag Today - December 19, 2025 Introduction In October 2025, the IRS announced the revised federal estate tax exemption and gift tax limit for 2026. The federal estate tax exemption will rise from $13.99 million in 2025 to $15 million...
December 2025 Florida Cattle Market Update
Beef Production: Past, Present, Future Beef production, and the future of it, have been at the forefront of conversations lately in the cattle industry. The U.S. Cattle inventory is the lowest it has been in over 70 years, and the quantity of beef produced has...
Why Do I Have So Many Open Cows? Causes of Reproductive Failure
Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, and Rick Funston, Nebraska Extension Beef Cattle Reproductive Physiologist With calves weaned, veterinarians criss-cross the country conducting pregnancy checks, or preg checking, cow herds. The vet calls out and marks...
2026 Florida Bull Test Sale – January 17
58-69 Performance Proven Bulls Sell at Auction Angus, Brahman, SimAngus, and Simmental bulls consigned by progressive breeders from across the Southeast. - Florida Bull Test The objective of the Florida Bull Test is to evaluate the performance potential and breeding...
2026 Santa Rosa County Row Crop Production Meeting – January 22
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Registration | 7:30 AM - Meeting Start | 8:00 AM Linda Carden Community Center - 5259 Booker Lane Jay, FL 32565 Speakers will include: Dr. Bob Kemerait UGA Plant Pathologist, Dr. Hardeep Singh UF/IFAS Agronomist, Dr. Ednaldo Borgato UF/IFAS...
Wiregrass Cotton Expo Offers Resources, Research, & Real Solutions for Growers in Southeast – January 22
The 2025 harvest is complete, and farmers are now planning for the next crop year. With the reality of a difficult economy for cotton farmers, experts with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are ready to help. They are bringing together resources,...