Herbicide failures are common during extended dry periods. This is frustrating for the pesticide applicator due to wasted time and chemicals. There are logical reasons why certain herbicides fail during droughts. There are two main reasons ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureApril 2014 had already brought a record amount of rainfall to the Western Panhandle area, and last week's weather brought North Okaloosa County another 7-19 inches of rain. The rain event of April 29-30 caused flooding across our county and ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureThe peak of hurricane season is weeks away. Here are a few helpful tips to prepare a livestock operation for a tropical storm or hurricane. Livestock are safer in a large pasture free of debris. Barns can easily fail during a storm, leaving ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureA large animal veterinarian in north Florida has confirmed four cases of Pigeon Fever in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Pigeon Fever is an infection caused by the bacteria, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. There are three forms of this ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture