Today we received information about the 2013 West Florida Livestock Show and Youth Scholarships. If you would like a copy of the information, please e-mail brk09@ufl.edu or stop by the Jackson County Extension Service. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockWillard Yeomans, who owns Oak Ridge Dairy located just north of Grand Ridge, discovered a very unique heifer calf in his calving pasture in early September. The calf was born with an extra set of legs protruding from a small mass behind ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockThe Horse Advisory Committee is sponsoring the 2012 horseman of the year award for Okaloosa County. All 4H'ers who would like to be considered for the award must summit an essay. Information about the essay is in the attachment below. The criteria ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockCountry Bumpkins 4-H Club will host a Goat and Sheep workshop on Tuesday, September 4, at 6:00 PM, at the Jackson County Extension Service. The workshop will teach youth how to start a goat or a sheep livestock project, how to care for your ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, LivestockEvery cattle producer is probably getting a little antsy with the rising price of corn futures and the lingering drought throughout much of the country. The already substantial loss of crops and up-tick in fuel prices, has many producers wondering ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, LivestockBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby is headed out to sea, but the many problems she caused are still here. One of particular concern to livestock owners is foot rot. It is a frequent problem of beef and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, LivestockCounty Agent Doug Mayo discusses cattle prices on Channel 4's Focus on Agriculture TV Show. The video does have a short comercial just before the interview. http://www.wtvynews4.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7339838. READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, LivestockEntries are now being accepted for the 2012 Southeast Hay Contest that concludes at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie Georgia. Hay and Baleage samples will be evaluated for quality and ranked based on the Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) score. ... READ MORE
Category: LivestockIn response to the flood of questions we have had to local offices over the last six months, our local extension team will be hosting an educational series for citizens that own or are interested in owning cattle. "Cattle Management 101" will ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Control of Lantana in Pastures (SSAGR359/AG368) Lantana is currently one of the top 10 most troublesome weeds in Florida. Although it is still sold as an ornamental, commercial varieties are sterile and considered to be non-invasive. It ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Livestock