Due to the government shutdown, the October Cattle on Feed report was not released along with many other data reports used to make informed assumptions about what is going on in the industry. A breakdown of heifers and steers on feed is released ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
A Practical Guide for Columbia County Growers Blueberries have become one of the most promising specialty crops in North Florida, especially for s mall- and medium-scale growers looking to diversify. Thanks to the region’s mild winters, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Winners of the 2025 STEP corn contest were announced at the October 30th awards banquet held at the North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley. Taking the top spot this year was Team Quincey: Zane and Kelley Quincey of Quincey ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Injecting blue dye into drip irrigation systems as a way to test and visualize water and nutrient movement in soil has been used for 30 years in the Suwannee Valley of North Florida (UF/IFAS EDIS Publication HS222). The movement of water ... READ MORE
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Silage Corn in North Florida In North Florida, silage corn is an essential crop for supporting the region’s dairy and livestock farms. It provides a high-energy, nutrient-dense feed that’s especially important for maintaining healthy, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture,
The last few weeks of October brought no shortage of headlines for the cattle industry — from concerns over beef prices being “too high” and increasing imports from Argentina to the ongoing government shutdown disrupting market reports ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
As fall arrives in North Florida, fields begin to rest after a long growing season, but the soil shouldn’t go to sleep. Planting cover crops in the fall can protect your fields from erosion, improve fertility, and build soil health through ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management,
Learn how to make every drop count! The Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course brings together industry experts, hands-on demonstrations, and funding opportunities to help growers increase irrigation use efficiency. Join us on November ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Whiteflies may be tiny, but they can cause major headaches for farmers in the Suwannee Valley and across North Florida—especially in the late summer and fall. If you’ve grown vegetables during this season, you’ve probably noticed the clouds ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease