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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

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

Small Ruminant Short Course September 18&19 – Register Now!

by Mark Mauldin
August 21, 2026

The 5th Annual UF Small Ruminant Short Course will be held on September 18-19, 2026. This event is Florida's premiere sheep and goat focused Extension education event. The event is a collaboration among UF/IFAS Extension, the UF College ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
Tags: Goats, Panhandle Agriculture, Sheep, Small Ruminants, SV Ag Update

Fall is Almost Here – It’s time to Gear Up to Fight Cogongrass and Other Invasive Plants

by Mark Mauldin
August 18, 2026

Without question, Cogongrass is the most troublesome invasive plant that I (and my clients) deal with. Here in Northwest Florida, we have a lot of it, and it is very difficult to manage. With that in mind, I write and teach about cogongrass ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Cogongrass, Invasive Plants, Panhandle Agriculture, Panhandle Outdoors, Vegetation Management

What is a Trump Account?

by Judy Corbus
July 20, 2026

You may have heard something in the news about a Trump Account (TA) and wondered what it’s all about. Established by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Trump Accounts are a type of individual retirement account (IRA) for beneficiaries ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Money Management, Retirement Accounts, Trump Accounts

When the Heat is On, Hit the Water

by Judy Corbus
July 1, 2026

With temperatures soaring and the heat index in the triple digits, it’s time to make sure you are staying hydrated. Water is the best choice for hydration, while you also can get fluids from milk, fruits, and vegetables. How much water ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Hydration, Living Well In The Panhandle, Water

Watermelon: Summer’s Juicy Treat

by Judy Corbus
June 19, 2026

A slice of juicy watermelon hits the spot on a hot summer day. A member of the squash and gourd family, watermelon is loaded with lycopene, an antioxidant which gives the melon that bright red color. Other nutrients include the amino acid ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Watermelon

Simply Sunflowers

by Julie McConnell
June 15, 2026

Nothing brightens up my day like a colorful flower and one of the simplest ones to grow is the sunflower! Standing tall in the garden, these sentinels of summer come in a wide range of sizes and colors that I had not realized until I started ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscaping, Florida Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening

Preparing for the Storm – What’s for Dinner?

by Judy Corbus
June 15, 2026

Now that we are officially in Hurricane Season (June1-November 30), it’s time to make sure we are prepared. At the top of the list is planning meals for you and your family. Many people grab snack-type foods, such as crackers, cookies, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Disaster Preparedness

Aerial Acrobats in the Garden

by Julie McConnell
June 8, 2026

“Attract Wildlife” is Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principle #5 and one of my favorite garden visitors to entice and observe is the hummingbird. These tiny bundles of energy can fly in just about any direction to access nectar; antics ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife
Tags: Gardening, Hummingbirds, Panhandle Gardening

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