Hay farmers, livestock producers, and anyone interested in learning about growing perennial peanut are invited to participate in the 2026 Perennial Peanut Producers Association (PPPA) Field Day, on Friday, June 5, 2026. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Some plants have a number of uses across a broad spectrum – Bahia grass as an example where it is used both in pastures and as a landscape turf. Another crossover plant in the same vein is the turf alternative called perennial peanuts. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Profitable commodity crop or livestock production has become more challenging since the COVID19 Pandemic. Production costs have increased more significantly than market prices for most of the commodity options produced in the Panhandle. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionProfitable commodity crop or livestock production has become more challenging since the COVID19 Pandemic. Production costs have increased more significantly than market prices for most of the commodity options produced in the Panhandle. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Forage production in intensively managed grasslands often requires continuous use of inorganic nitrogen fertilizers. This can be harmful to the environment. Scientists in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) studied ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Turfgrass remains a popular groundcover for most home landscapes. Perennial peanut offers potential as a turfgrass companion in North Florida. Learn the pros and cons of using perennial peanut with existing turfgrass with UF IFAS Extension Escambia ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, LawnLawns planted with turfgrass can require a lot of maintenance. Bahia grass is a drought-tolerant turfgrass with minimal pest and disease problems and a low nitrogen requirement. St. Augustinegrass has a high demand for water and fertilizer and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Perennial peanut has many benefits as both a ground cover and forage. In fact, one of its best features is its resistance to nematodes, pathogens, and drought. However, if you have an older variety like ‘Florigraze’ and notice your perennial ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Common name: Perennial peanut Scientific name: Arachis glabrata, Benth Origin: Tropical South America The perennial peanut evolved in tropical conditions and is adapted to subtropical and warm temperate climates. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes