Category: UF/IFAS Extension

2026 Gibtuck Limpograss Planting Material Distribution Day – July 14

by Doug Mayo
May 20, 2026

Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) has a longer season of growth than Bahiagrass or Bermudagrass, so it can help cattle ranchers and dairy farmers bridge the gap between summer perennial grasses and winter annual forages. Limpograss can also ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Forage, GibTuck Limpograss, North Florida Research And Education Center, Panhandle Agriculture, SV Ag Update

2026 Perennial Peanut Field Day – June 5

by Doug Mayo
May 12, 2026

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, Wildlife
Tags: Panhandle Agriculture, Perennial Peanut, SV Ag Update

2026 Perennial Peanut Field Day – June 5

by Doug Mayo
May 12, 2026

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Field Day, Forage & Pasture, Panhandle Agriculture, Perennial Peanut, SV Ag Update

2026 Citrus Health Forum Highlights & Presentation Links

by Abbey Smith
February 24, 2026

The 2026 Citrus Health Forum was held on Thursday, February 19 at the North Florida Research & Education Center in Quincy, Florida. There were 5 educational presentations, a grower’s association update, 9 event sponsors, and 8 tradeshow ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: ACP, Agriculture, Citrus, Citrus Greening, Cold Hardy Citrus, Commercial Horticulture, HLB, Uf/ifas Extension

2026 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference Highlights and Presentation Links

by Abbey Smith
February 9, 2026

The 2026 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference was held on Thursday, January 29. There were 6 educational presentations, 8 tradeshow booths, and 11 event sponsors. Speakers included UF/IFAS Extension faculty and industry representatives ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Commercial Horticulture, Fruit, Panhandle Agriculture, Vegetable

Winter Pruning in North Florida: What to Cut and What to Leave Alone

by Abbey Smith
January 30, 2026

Cool weather in North Florida often inspires gardeners to grab the pruners and “clean up” the landscape. But, winter pruning should be selective and intentional. The right cuts can improve plant health, structure, and flowering, while pruning ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Gardening, North Florida, Pruning, Trees, Winter

2025 Peanut Butter Challenge Wrap-Up

by Abbey Smith
November 13, 2025

The 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
Tags: 2025, Jackson County, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Uf/ifas Extension

Deck the Halls: Repurposing Yard-Waste for Holiday Decor

by Abbey Smith
November 13, 2025

With the holiday season fast approaching, many folks are reaching for store-bought decorations. But what if your yard could supply some of the festiveness this season? You can turn your landscape trimmings into creative DIY ideas, turning what ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Christmas, Evergreen, Ffl, Florida Friendly Landscaping Principles, Holidays, Yard Waste

Autumn Spotlight: The Mum

by Abbey Smith
October 10, 2025

If you have walked through any retail garden centers lately, you probably have seen some bright colored fall flowers. These pretty plants are what we call mums, or chrysanthemums. Mum flowers are a fall staple in the south to see on a front ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chrysanthemum, Fall, Fall Gardening, Mum

Nature’s Recycling: The Art of Composting

by Abbey Smith
September 4, 2025

As we transition from the dog days of summer into (hopefully) the cool weather of fall, it is a great time to consider the nutrient levels of your garden soil. One of the best things you can give your garden is the foundation of healthy soil, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Compost, Composting, Gardening, Vermicompost

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