Atherigona reversura is the scientific name of the bermudagrass stem maggot, a new invasive fly from south Asia which damages bermudagrass pasture and hay fields. This pest was first discovered in 2009 in California and in 2010 in Georgia, ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureWhen you think of hay in the third week of January, you are probably wondering whether you’ll have enough hay to last until grass greens up in the spring. However, now is the time to develop your plan for controlling Vaseygrass or other grass ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureCrown rust (Puccinia coranata) was found in over 3000 acres of oats in Levy, Suwannee and Madison counties in the last week. The most notable characteristic of the fungus is small pustules which contain orange-yellow spores. Rubbing the leaf ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe cooler temperatures and shorter days associated with the transition from summer to fall can be a welcome change when working outside. However, it is a mixed blessing for Panhandle cattle producers. As temperatures decrease and day lengths ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureAs we all know, it was abnormally wet this summer across the Panhandle. The overabundance of moisture caused a myriad of problems and complications for our row crop producers. Additionally, the wet conditions all but stopped hay production ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAVfYl02oQ8&feature=youtu.be Above is a video of a recent prescribed burn in Walton County. Benefits of Summer Prescribed Burns Most landowners think of winter months (Dec-Feb) when it comes to control burning ... READ MORE
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Category: AgricultureBurning 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: AgricultureWe always know at some point whether we had enough hay for the winter and whether it was good enough. Sometimes it’s now when we’re running out of hay, and sometimes that point can be next fall when you have more open cows at pregnancy ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureMatthew Orwat, Horticulture Agent I, Washington County Extension Last week’s warm spring-like weather has reminded producers that it is time to prepare this year’s fertility management plan. This reminder is timely because there is still ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture