Jackson County Extension
850-482-9620 Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Central Time 2741 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 3 Marianna, FL 32448
Welcome to Jackson County Agriculture Extension
Contact the Agents: 850-482-9620 Doug Mayo: livestock, pastures, fish ponds; Ethan Carter: row crops, pest management, CEU & pesticide license training; Matt Lollar: vegetables, fruits, & specialty crops
Hurricane Michael Recovery Programs for Farmers Meeting – May 22
Governor Ron DeSantis recently released $25 million for a Disaster Bridge Loan Program for Farmers. Crop farmers can borrow up to $200,000 for two years with 0% interest to help restore their farming operations damaged by Hurricane Michael…. Read More
National Corn Yield Contest
Field corn planting has been completed across the Panhandle. Over last few years, the weather has not been ideal for optimal corn production in the Panhandle, as excessive rainfall events, weeds, and fungal diseases have depressed yields. This… Read More
Do You Raise High Quality Hay? Enter a Sample in the 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest
Now that the days are lengthening, the soil is warming up, and there is enough moisture to grow forages, it is time to focus on high quality hay production. The first step is to soil test and apply… Read More
Farmers Can Benefit from Participating in the NOAA Volunteer Rainfall Reporting Network
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sponsors a program that could be very helpful for farmers. The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is a web based network of people all over America that voluntarily… Read More
Spring Clean Your Finances
Just like your home, finances need regular “cleaning” and maintenance. Plan time this spring to focus on financial tasks. A little time spent getting organized and reviewing your financial habits helps keep your financial goals on track. Get… Read More
Featured Video: McArthur Farms Peanut Harvest
This week’s featured video, called “Picking Peanuts” was produced by a Jackson County Farmer, Jim McArthur, McArthur Farms, Bascom, Florida. He actually shared this video through his YouTube channel and Facebook page in late September. Many of us… Read More
US Cattle Herd Expansion Continued in 2018. What Affect Will this Have on Cattle Prices in 2019?
Each year USDA provides a summary of the US cattle inventory at the end of the previous year. Typically this report comes out in January, but due to the government shutdown, this report was delayed until February 28,… Read More
2019 Beef Conference Summary with Links to Presentations
The 34th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show was held on Wednesday, February 13. A record crowd of 191 ranchers, cattle industry professionals, and extension faculty participated in the event. There were five educational presentations, as… Read More
Get a Jump Start on Your Spring Cleaning
I love spring cleaning. Well, I love spring. I wish someone else would do the cleaning. It does feel nice to have everything clean and sparkling for those sunny spring days. According to a 2018 survey by the… Read More
What’s in a Label?
For those of us who read food labels, grocery shopping can be a confusing maze of health claims enticing us to make what look like healthy choices. But, are these choices really healthy? When I noticed that my… Read More