Category: Agriculture

Kids and Crops: The Beneficial Partnership Between Local Extension Offices and Public Schools
March 4, 2020
UF/IFAS Extension works very closely with the local school systems and provides educational programming on a wide spectrum of topics including crop science, embryology, nutrition, livestock, school gardens, etc. Extension Agents work directly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, CropsTags: Brussels Sprouts, Classroom, Crops, Field Trips, Kids, Sweet Potato

Kids and Crops: The Beneficial Partnership Between Local Extension Offices and Public Schools
March 4, 2020
UF/IFAS Extension works very closely with the local school systems and provides educational programming on a wide spectrum of topics including crop science, embryology, nutrition, livestock, school gardens, etc. Extension Agents work directly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, CropsTags: Brussels Sprouts, Classroom, Crops, Field Trips, Kids, Sweet Potato

It’s All About Context – A New Tool for Effectively Selecting Bulls Using EPDs
March 4, 2020
Originally published on Panhandle Ag e-News Letter 1/31/20 In the past few weeks I’ve been to couple of bull sales and visited with numerous buyers. These interactions have reminded me that there is still a great deal of uncertainty among ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockTags: Beef Cattle, Bull Selection, EPDs, Genetics

Topic Tuesday: Alternaria Leaf Blight on Carrots
March 3, 2020
Already in Suwannee County, growers have been reporting issues about dark spots on their carrot leaves or defoliation issues in their field. UF/IFAS Ag Extension Agents and Specialists have been visiting fields, taking samples, and sending them ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agriculture, Carrots, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday

Successfully Caring for Chicks
March 2, 2020
When someone enters a feed store this time of year, they are often greeted by the chirping of baby chicks. For many it is hard to resist purchasing some new future laying hens to add to the farmstead. Understanding the requirements these small ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionAzaleas for Early Spring Color
March 2, 2020
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green One of the first ornamental shrubs to bloom in late winter or early spring in my shady landscape is the azalea. They bring a burst of color to an otherwise dull winter landscape in February ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture,Tags: Agriculture, Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Blog, Master Gardeners, Master Gardeners Blog, Natural Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Protect the Trails – Horse Herald
March 1, 2020
Protect the Trails Trail riders can help protect Florida's natural environment by helping track invasive species. Learn more in this months edition of the Horse Herald. Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here! READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Animals, Farm, FL., Forestry, Horse Health, Horse Herald, Horse Management, Horses, Livestock, Natural Resources, NFLAG

Golden Bamboo – Wild Weeds
March 1, 2020
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Golden Bamboo Phyllostachys aurea Golden bamboo is native to china and is actually a member of the grass family! Golden bamboo was originally introduced to the United States to be used as a natural vegetation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: FL., Forestry, Landscaping, Native Plants, Natural Resources, NFLAG, Species Spotlight, Wild Weeds