Friday Feature: Florida’s Cracker Horse
This week's featured video was published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to share the history of the Florida Cracker Horse. While much has been shared about the fact that cattle were first introduced to North America in Florida...
The Best of Florida from the 2020 Southeastern Hay Contest
Can we produce good hay in Florida? Apparently, we can, and very good hay!
Considering Starting a Small Farm or Alternative Ag Business? Do Your Homework First
- Stephen Greer, Santa Rosa County County Extension Director Thinking about starting a small farm enterprise or diversifying your existing operation? Starting a new venture of this kind is very exciting, but it can also be very challenging. The challenges are much...
2020 Weather Summary & 1st Quarter Outlook
Rainfall 2020 was a year most people are happy to move on from for many reasons, but for much of the Panhandle weather was a major negative factor. The primary concern was heavy rainfall late in the growing season from Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, on top of an...
Cotton Marketing News: Market Optimism May Also Fuel Uncertainties
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics - 2020 is now in the rear view mirror. We gladly say good riddance, as 2020 was not a good year for many and for many reasons. 2021 brings hope of better outcomes. Old-crop March futures have now reached the...
2020 Panhandle Ag e-News Reader’s Choice Awards
The Panhandle Ag Extension Team would like to thank our subscribers and social media followers for your interest and support of Panhandle Ag e-News in 2020. Keep sharing those emails, posts, and tweets to help us spread the word, so more producers sign up for this...
2021 Panhandle Row Crops Update Series: Training and CEUs are coming!
Are you wondering how UF/IFAS Extension agents will provide our county crop production updates, or how you will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from FDACS in 2021? Due to the current health restrictions, the Panhandle Row Crop Team is moving forward with...
Friday Feature: The Easy Swing Cow Brush – Spa Treatment for Your Herd
This week's featured video was produced by Tom Pemberton Farm Life to share something new he added at his dairy. The Easy Swing and Totem Cow Brushes are sturdy enough to let cows and bulls scratch and rub to their hearts delight either in a barn or out in the...
Consider Genetic Merit When Selecting Bulls – It’s Worth It
- Experience has shown me that lots, if not most, cattle producers don’t enjoy studying genetics. You don’t enjoy patching fence in the cold, rainy weather either, but your hand is forced, because you know the consequence of not fixing the fence. Unfortunately, when...
Farm Stay – The Next Level of Agritourism
Agritourism has been adopted by a number of farms in the state as an additional source of income. Tourists from across the country and abroad are choosing to lodge at hotel alternatives such as the homes, cottages, and suites of private landowners and state and...