Here in the Northwest Panhandle of Florida, one of the biggest sectors of agriculture is forestry. Because of this, we recognize the national holiday of Arbor Day. Arbor Day was created to celebrate the importance of trees to our environment ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
A Farm-City Celebration has been held annually in Jackson County for the past 48 years. Last year the recognition was virtual via a social media video, but this year’s celebration was a public breakfast once again. The Jackson County Chamber ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Forests, Horticulture, Livestock
Below is a chart with a suggested timing of herbicide applications for perennial peanut. It is up to the applicator to follow the legal requirements of the label for application of any pesticide. See extension publication SS-AGR-261 “Weed ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Livestock
July 24, 2013 - 8:30-4:30 Central Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center 2741 Pennsylvania Ave, Marianna, FL 32448 The Florida Forest Service (FFS) and UF/IFAS Extension will be conducting a Certified Pile Burners Course on 24th of ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Forests
December 12, 2012; 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET (12:00 – 3:00 PM CT) At participating UF-IFAS Extension Office across Florida Get a more complete picture of the value of your woods! Florida’s private forest lands provide many economic and environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Forests
2012 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program 2012 Sign-up Period: May 7, 2012 (8am) through June 11, 2012 (5pm) The Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program is offered to eligible non-industrial private ... READ MORE
Category: ForestsNEW TIMBER TAX PUBLICATION The US Forest Service released the 2011 edition of Federal Income Tax on Timber: A Key to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions, a quick-reference guide to timber tax laws impacting woodland owners. Complete with the ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, ForestsDiagnosing Herbicide Injury in Cotton (SSAGR358/AG367) UF/IFAS just released a new fact sheet to help farmers diagnose herbicide injury in cotton. This 10-page fact sheet aids in the diagnosis of herbicide injury by providing pictures and ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, ForestsForest Stewardship Workshop: Grow Timber Revenue March 15, 2012 9 am - 3 pm CT Washington County Extension Office 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428. This program will provide guidance on timber management and marketing strategies that ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Forests