Rainfall September was another below average rainfall month for most of Florida. The map above to the left shows the estimated rainfall for the month. The areas shaded in orange received 1.5-3", in gold 3-6", and in yellow 6-9". There ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Water
Start Giving Season early this year by participating in UF/IFAS Extension’s Peanut Butter Challenge this October. Jackson County is participating again this year. The friendly competition among counties asks community members to bring a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionRainfall August 2026 rainfall was near average or below average for most of Florida. The map to the left above shows the range of estimated rainfall in the state. The map to the right compares August 2026 rainfall to historic average. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, WaterRainfall Historically in Florida, July is one of the wettest months of the year, but it was not in 2026. The map to the left above shows NOAA's estimated rainfall from July in Florida. There were areas shaded in fuchsia that received ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Water
Authored by: Cheryl Mackowiak, UF/IFAS Crop and Forage Soil Scientist, North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) - Quincy Keeping your land covered with some type of vegetation during the winter months provides various benefits, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, WaterRainfall June 2026 brought significant rainfall to the Panhandle north of Interstate 10, but much of Florida remained drier than normal. The map above to the left shows the estimated rainfall totals for June 2026, ranging from 1-2" in orange, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
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, WildlifeRainfall The first quarter of 2026 was very dry across most of Florida. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides rainfall estimate maps for Florida and also provides a comparison with historic average. The map ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock, WaterI have been a Volunteer Precipitation Reporter for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRahs) since November 2018, with the station ID of FL-JK-6 (Florida - Jackson County - station #6 highlighted in the red box in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, WaterThe University of Florida/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge in Jackson County has a new record! Businesses, county employees, residents, and students collected a record amount of peanut butter to help local neighbors in need. This year, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE