Tallahassee, Fla. – Farmers and forest landowners in four Florida Panhandle counties can begin applying today for additional Hurricane Sally assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Enrollment for the Emergency Conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS
Ensuring that we are able to properly manage and handle our animals periodically throughout the year is important to ensure we are keeping a close eye on their performance. We take this time to evaluate the condition of the animal, general health, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Check out our newest video series called "In The Field." These videos are aimed to educate producers in row crops, forages, livestock, and natural resources about practical management skills they can implement into their operation. Episode 1, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Holmes, Jackson and Washington County Tourist Development Councils in partnership with the UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will be holding an agritourism workshop entitled “Keeping Your Agritourism Farm Fresh.” The workshop will be ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
The Escambia County Equine Field Day is a hands-on learning opportunity for horse owners and enthusiast in the western panhandle of Florida. Participants will be educated in the areas of equine vaccinations, hoof & leg care, nutrition, pasture ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
The temperature has risen across the southeastern United States and so has the water in your rain gauge in many areas. For cattle producers this brings on much needed summer forages, hay production, and time to evaluate their cattle after a ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center Thursday, January 25th 2741 Penn Ave, Marianna, FL 850-482-9620 The 2018 Tri-State Cucurbit Workshop will provide the latest research information for commercial growers of watermelons, cantaloupe, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Ensuring that we are able to properly manage and handle our animals periodically throughout the year is important to ensure we are keeping a close eye on their performance. We take this time to evaluate the condition of the animal, general health, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
One of the toughest decisions for producers to make is to when to pull the trigger to cull or sell off breeding animals from their herd. Often times these cows have been part of the production cycle on a farm for several years, and have made ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock