Herd Synchronization Can Shorten Your Calving Season
Angela Gonella, UF/IFAS Cattle Reproduction Specialist, Doug Mayo, UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County, Daniella Heredia, PhD student, Camila Santos, NFREC Reproduction Lab Intern, and Oscar Alejandro Ojeda, NFREC Reproduction Lab Volunteer The Dietrich family's...
Protect Your Well Water Quality
The majority of rural residents in the Florida Panhandle rely on groundwater from private wells for home consumption. Groundwater is also the major source of water used in agricultural production. While public water systems are regulated federally to ensure...
2022 Watermelon Update #6 – April 18
Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren (Levy), Tyler Pittman (Gilchrist), Tatiana Sanchez (Alachua), Luke Harlow (Union), Jay Capasso (Columbia), Dan Fenneman (Madison), Keith Wynn (Hamilton), Danielle Sprague (Jefferson), Emily...
White Grain Heads & Rust Developing – Georgia Grain News 4-15-22
Rome Ethredge – UGA Interim Grains and Soybean Agronomist - White Wheat Grain Heads There are at least three reasons why we are seeing some white wheat grain heads in the field this week: insects, freeze damage, fusarium head blight. Each one is discussed below in its...
Growth Implants for Nursing Beef Calves
Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist Implanting preweaning is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase production for the cow calf producer. Implants are typically administered when the calves are between two months...
2022 Watermelon Update #5 – April 11
Bob Hochmuth with input from Suwannee Valley Extension Agents: Mark Warren (Levy), Tyler Pittman (Gilchrist), Tatiana Sanchez (Alachua), Luke Harlow (Union), Jay Capasso (Columbia), Dan Fenneman (Madison), Keith Wynn (Hamilton), Danielle Sprague (Jefferson), Emily...
Friday Feature: 100 Year History of UF/IFAS NFREC
Back in October 2021, the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) celebrated their 100th anniversary. On October 1, we shared an article with their history: Celebrating a Century of Service to the Agriculture Industry. In addition to the article there...
Know the Signs of Botulisim in Horses
Dr. Sally DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine You may have heard about several suspected cases of botulism in Central Florida horses this spring. Thankfully, this deadly disease is considered rare in the Southeastern United...
Agricultural Pesticide Applicator Licensing: FAQs
After each pesticide training or production meeting where CEUs are offered, I am always surprised to learn that many of the applicators are unfamiliar with the pesticide licensing process and how to keep their licenses current. The purpose of this article is to...
March 2022 Weather Summary and Planting Season Outlook
Rainfall If you read Winter 2021-22 Weather Summary and Spring 2022 Drought Outlook, you know that the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) was expecting warm and dry conditions in March. Looking at the March CPC outlook (right) you can see their prediction. They were...