UF/IFAS NW District Extension agents and the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center have joined forces to provide relevant hands on training for the Small Farmers of northwest Florida and surrounding areas by developing ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureThis month, recognized by the Senate and Florida’s governor, reminds diggers why calling 811 before all outdoor digging projects is important to your safety. Before installing a mailbox, fence, deck, garden or tree make sure to call Sunshine ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureHave you noticed any unusual true bugs in your broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, arugula, radish, or mustard? The bagrada bug was first detected in California during 2008, and has subsequently spread to Arizona and New Mexico. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseBurning hayfields or pastures can reduce insect and disease pressure the following summer. Timely late winter burns (late February, early March) can offer several benefits to a hay or livestock producer. Burning off thatch kills annual weed ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureProviding and maintaining proper plant nutrition is a key to successfully growing vegetable crops. Too much fertilizer, though sometimes not harmful to the crop, can be economically detrimental to the farm’s bottom line. Also, over applying ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureClick here to see: Limited Training in Jackson County this month READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentClick here for high resolution photo. Caption at bottom. Related video. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Crops aren’t just for food, fiber and fuel. Researchers at the University of Florida are making new industrial applications possible for them ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchButterflies are not only beautiful to look at in the landscape; they serve as important pollinators of fruiting plants. Attracting them to the garden and incorporating some features to get them to stay and reproduce involves advanced planning. ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureI have attached flyers for two Dairy Goat workshops. One is in April and one is in May! If you are interested the contact information is on the registration form. For details or questions contact Haley Worley at theOkaloosa County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock