The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
As Hurricane Michael was barreling through the Panhandle region, wasp populations were at their highest of the year. Winds and flooding destroyed many of the nests of paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets and now wasps may be aggressive ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Fall is here so it is time to prepare for winter grazing. Once you determine the variety(s) you will be planting (2017 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida), the next step is to order and purchase the seed. However, not all ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
On May 26th, a peanut variety trial was planted at the Bonifay FFA Farm on Happy Hollow Road. This project is a collaboration between Dr. Tillman from the University of Florida, Kalyn Waters, Holmes County Extension Agent, and Justin Peel, Holmes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsEach fall a group of faculty from the University of Florida work as a team to develop recommendations for cool seasons forages. This information is compiled and published as the 2017 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida (Contributing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock
Synchronization protocols can be confusing, especially for producers new to Artificial Insemination (A.I.), however with a new product on the market, even the most experienced producers need to be aware of dosage differences in prostaglandin ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Bracken Fern is a common perennial fern that is found across the United States. Its ability to grow well is both dry and moist soils, as well as along tree lines, in wooded areas, and around buildings, make it a well-adapted species. While ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Please make plans to join us on November 28th, 2017 for the Holmes County Fall Cattle Forum. The meeting will be held at the Ag Center in Bonifay, FL. A steak dinner will be sponsored by Southern Cattle Company. If you plan to attend, please ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Please make plans to join us on November 28th, 2017 for the Holmes Co Fall Cattle Forum. The meeting will be held at the Ag Center in Bonifay, FL. A steak dinner will be sponsored by Southern Cattle Company. If you plan to attend, please RSVP ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Every fall UF/IFAS County Extension office’s across the Florida Panhandle take part in a Peanut Butter Challenge to help combat hunger in each county. Peanut butter is collected by the county office, then each ounce collected is matched by ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension