North Florida peanut crops were left mostly untouched by the 70 mph winds from Monday's (9/11/17) Hurricane Irma. With warmer than normal spring temperatures, many growers were already ahead of schedule for digging this year at around 125-130 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Interested in learning how to grow sprouts as a food source for your chickens? Find all the information here! Sprouts are a great treat for backyard chickens who may not get to free roam or can serve as the sole food source for your flock. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Egg quality is determined by many things. Knowing the parameters used for determining egg quality increases your understanding of the process. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockSeptember 19th Annual Meeting has been cancelled. The Madison County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting that was scheduled to take place on September 19th has been cancelled. Please help me spread the word. For questions contact the Madison County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events
Even though Florida is in its rainy season, lasting from May until October, the South Florida Water Management District reports that May and June rainfall totals are well below average across most of South Florida. District weather records show ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
UF/IFAS Facilities UF/IFAS Extension Collier County UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 4-H Camp Clover Leaf Agriculture Southwest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture, Livestock, Work & LifeSure, you have to worry about your home during Hurricane Irma, wondering if the roof will suffer damage, or the siding will be ripped off. But imagine worrying about 1,298 buildings during the storm? That job falls to Jeanna Mastrodicasa, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Okaloosa County's Fair is opening up some of the livestock and animal exhibits/shows to Santa Rosa County 4-Hers! This includes Rabbit, Poultry, Meat and Dairy Goat, Beef, and Dog Shows. The Okaloosa County Fair is scheduled for Sept. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Show crotalaria, sometimes referred to as Rattlebox, is a fast growing summer annual that is toxic to livestock. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Summer annual weeds are taking their last stand against Panhandle lawns before fall arrives. Rain and humid temperatures of late have boosted their growth spurts. Chamberbitter is a prime example. Chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria) is found ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture