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Regenerative Grazing in the FL Panhandle; Register Today!

by Mark Mauldin
September 4, 2026

In the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Forage & Pasture, Grazing, Horse, Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture, Small Ruminants, SV Ag Update

Soil Preparation for Fall Gardens

by Benjamin Hoffner
September 2, 2026

Soil Preparation for Fall Vegetable Beds As summer temperatures begin to moderate, gardeners across the Florida Panhandle start planning their fall vegetable gardens. Cool season crops such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, and leafy ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Panhandle Gardening

Planning & Establishing Wildlife Food Plots

by Mark Mauldin
August 25, 2026

Summer is winding down; it's pre-season time. While the timing may match, I'm not referring to pre-season football; I'm talking about pre-hunting season. A big part of pre-season work for many hunters and land managers here in NW Florida is ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Deer, Food Plots, Habitat, Panhandle Agriculture, Wildlife

Is Your Landscape Feeling the Heat? Signs of Summer Stress on Plants

by Benjamin Hoffner
July 17, 2026

North Florida Summers bring multiple environmental challenges like high temperatures, intense sunlight, high humidity, and periods of drought that create stress in new or established landscapes. While things like wilting may be normal for the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Panhandle Gardening

Top 5 Mistakes when Managing Your Summer Lawn

by Benjamin Hoffner
June 9, 2026

Summer is the season of freshly manicured lawns and the smell of freshly cut grass but if not managed correctly it could cause a decline in appearance and loss of money. Summertime in Florida can throw many challenges causing peak stress when ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Panhandle Gardening

Managing Unwanted Plants; CEU Class, Chipley 6/11/26

by Mark Mauldin
June 3, 2026

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will host Managing Unwanted Plants in Rights of Way and Aquatic Sites. The class has been approved for a total of 4 FL Pesticide Applicator CEUs. The CEUs may be used for license ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aquatic, Aquatic Training, Aquatic Weeds, CEU, Herbicide, Panhandle Agriculture, Pest Management, Pesticide Training, Right Of Way, SV Ag Update

Watermelon Contest Entries Due 6/25

by Mark Mauldin
May 27, 2026

Attention all watermelon growers, commercial producers to backyard gardeners. As melons ripen and harvest season gets here don’t forget to enter a few of your biggest and best in the Big Melon Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Horticulture, Panhandle Agriculture, SV Ag Update, Watermelon

Considerations for Effectively Spraying Pasture Weeds… After it Rains

by Mark Mauldin
April 24, 2026

As is the case every Spring, a great percentage of the calls I have received recently relate to managing pasture weeds with herbicides. There is a lot to consider when formulating a weed management plan. The subsequent sections of this post ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Forage & Pasture, Panhandle Agriculture, Pasture Weeds, Weeds

The Spring Flower You Don’t Want to See – Cogongrass Seed Heads

by Mark Mauldin
April 10, 2026

We are well into spring, and a wide variety of plants are showing off their colorful blooms. As lovely as most of the blooms are, some springtime colors are an unwelcome sight. Such is the case with the showy, white seedhead ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cogongrass, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Panhandle Agriculture, Panhandle Outdoors

Pasture Management During the Spring Transition

by Mark Mauldin
April 8, 2026

It's spring. The hay barn is almost empty, it has finally rained (a little) and the pastures are green – I completely understand the allure of just opening the gate and moving on to something other than feeding cows. However, for the long-term ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Cattle, Forages, Forages; Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture

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