Panhandle Agriculture e-News was started in April of 2012, to keep farmers and ranchers informed about best management practices, current issues, pest alerts, ongoing research, and upcoming educational events. County Agents and State Specialists published 207 articles in 2013. All total, the project generated over 36,000 web page visits in 2013. Use the comment section below to provide some feedback so the information you need most is provided each week, and when you have an opportunity, let your County Agent know how feel about Panhandle Agriculture e-News.

The 2013 Reader’s Choice Award goes to: Roy Carter, Gulf County Extension for his article Managing Hive Robbing Behavior in Bees, published June 28, 2013, with a total of 602 page views. In second place was Cool Season Forage Planting Decisions, written by Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension, & Ann Blount, UF/IFAS NFREC, with 327 page views. Judy Ludlow, Calhoun County Extension, took third place with Warm Season Fish Pond Management, which received 307 page views. Shep Eubanks, Holmes County Extension, received honorable mention for his article Peanut Maturity Determination, which received 301 page views.

Below are the 50 most read Panhandle Ag e-News articles in 2013, excluding event, government program, and award announcements. Browse through and take a look at the articles you may have missed. All of the articles posted on the website are searchable by topic or keyword, so if you don’t find a topic of interest, go to the home page and use the search box to see what has been posted on the topic.

50 Most Read Panhandle Ag e-News Articles in 2013

1	Managing Hive Robbing Behavior in Bees
2	Cool Season Forage Planting Decisions
3	Warm Season Fish Pond Management
4	Peanut Maturity Determination
5	Carinata: A Crop with Potential for Florida’s Farmers
6	Protect Young Satsuma Trees when Temperatures drop into the 20′s
7	Heavy Rains Cause Fertility Problems for Farmers & Ranchers
8	Genetically Modified (GM) Crops: Straight Talk on Complex, Often Controversial Technologies.
9	Raisin’ Cane and Making Syrup — An Ol’ Florida Tradition
10	Paraquat Tank Mix Compatibility Issues
11	Have you seen this Goatweed?
12	Spotted Wilt Virus in Tomato
13	New Small Farm Poultry and Egg Regulations Coming
14	Citrus Canker found in Northwest Florida
15	Deer Antler Abnormalities
16	Satsuma: a New (Old) Alternative Crop for North Florida
17	Researchers Seek Cure For New Watermelon Pathogen
18	Imported Fire Ant Considerations for Livestock Operations
19	Managing Fireweed In Pastures
20	Peanut Harvest is Just Beginning
21	2013 Cotton Harvest Timing and Defoliation
22	Managing Crimson Clover to Reseed
23	Excessive Rain Creates Many Problems for Growers
24	U-scout: An Excellent Resource for Vegetable Disease Diagnosis
25	Peanut Maturity Update
26	Factors that Affect Corn Kernel Abortion
27	“Sodbuster” Radish- an Alternative for Winter Cover Crops
28	Mepiquat Timing on Cotton
29	Round Bale Silage, a Viable Option for Rain-Weary Hay Producers.
30	Wildlife is on the Move in Florida’s Fall and Winter
31	Panhandle Fresh Looking for More Farmers
32	USDA Releases Farm Land Value Report
33	Benefits of Prescribed Burning
34	Aquafarming… Florida’s Underwater Agriculture!
35	Is my Small Farm Organic?
36	Growing Pasture Under Shade a Challenging Mix
37	Target Spot on the Increase in Cotton
38	Kudzu Bugs in Washington County
39	South Dakota Blizzard Devastates Ranchers
40	Caterpillars Are Eating Well In Wakulla County
41	Control Wild Hogs to Prevent Crop Damage
42	Optimum Soil Fertility is an Essential Part of Weed Control
43	Managing Cattle “Shrink” at Shipping to Increase Profits
44	Under Cover: The Revealing Story behind Cover Crops
45	Spring Appearance of Ground Bees
46	Conditions are Prime for White Mold in Peanuts
47	Get Ready for Cotton Thrips
48	Soil Test First!
49	Leafhopper-burn in Peanuts
50	Winter Feeding the Annual Dilemma

Panahandle Ag 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards

50 Most Read Panhandle Ag e-News Articles in 2013

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