Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension Director Ann Blount, UF/IFAS Forage Breeder David Wright, UF/IFAS Agronomist In the past, farmers and ranchers in the Southeast recognized the value of small grains for cattle grazing in a diversified ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, LivestockCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For years, scientists have tried to use environmentally friendly fungi to control fire ant infestations. But the ants’ social behaviors — such as hauling ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines, according to a new University of Florida study. Researchers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Researchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZv5knCNBl8 Thorn bugs suck the sap of some plants and leave behind a copious amount of sooty mold. See them up close with Stephen Brown, Lee County Extension Agent. READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseCourtesy of Les Harrison, Wakulla County Extension Director 850-926-3931 Wild mustard and conspicuous winter weeds in pastures only convince me that when purchasing seed for winter grazing.....CERTIFIED SEED.....is worth it. Remember the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Opportunities for jobs in agriculture abound, USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan told University of Florida students and faculty Thursday. “We ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS TeachingBy Les Harrison, Wakulla County Extension Director 850-926-3931. Thinking ahead to the warmer months in north Florida, hay producers may be facing a new concern for their bermudagrass fields this coming season. Producers need to more close ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tri-state Cucurbit Meeting February 7, 2012 Washington County Ag Center 1424 Jackson Ave Chilpey, FL 32428 8:30 AM Registration - 9:00 AM program begins - 4:15 PM adjourn 1 CORE and 2 Private Applicator CEU's Presentation Topics: ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & VegetablesPanhandle Row Crop Short Course and Trade Show The Row Crop Short Course and Trade Show will be held on Thursday, March 1 at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center, located at 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue in Marianna, Florida. Registration ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, CurriculumForest Stewardship Workshop: Grow Timber Revenue March 15, 2012 9 am - 3 pm CT Washington County Extension Office 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428. This program will provide guidance on timber management and marketing strategies that ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Forests