Water availability in Miami and other 224 urban areas in the United Sates Water issues are becoming more and more important to all of us. Especially in bigger cities like Miami. Jim Jawitz, a UF soil and water science professor, and Julie Padowski, ... READ MORE
Category: Water
The weather in 2012 was certainly more favorable for agriculture than the previous two years. The rainfall total was just short of the 61" mark, the highest total since 2008. In addition to higher rainfall totals than the previous two years, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension2012 was a fairly good weather year. For the year, the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) station at Marianna recorded the highest rainfall with almost 61" and the lowest total was recorded at the station near Quincy, coming in just ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureNovember was a very dry month across all north Florida. Jay had the high rainfall at only 1.4 inches while Quincy and Live Oak received only 0.2 inches. Total rainfall from January through November was still highest at the Live Oak Station ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureMarianna FAWN Summary October was the first month since March where high temperatures stayed below 90 degrees. Below average rainfall aided crop and hay harvest, but was not favorable for the planting of cool season crops. For the year, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
On Friday August 17th, 13 Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jay Community Center in Santa Rosa County. This is the second year these two organizations ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
On Friday August 17th, 13 Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jay Community Center in Santa Rosa County. This is the second year these two organizations ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture