Category: Agriculture

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

Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference May 26th and 27th 2023

by Matthew Orwat
March 6, 2023

Save the date for the 10th annual Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference May 26th and 27th 2023. Will be held at the UF / IFAS Extension Office in Washington County, also known as the Agricultural Center, at 1424 US HWY 90 (Jackson Ave.) in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Beekeeping, Beekeeping In The Panhandle, Bees

Core, Private Applicator, Right-of-Way Aquatic Pesticide Training December

by Matthew Orwat
November 21, 2022

To be held at the UF / IFAS Washington County Extension Office 1424 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428 East Classroom Online registration required at this link December 5: 8:00-11:00am CST CORE with Exam (3 CEUs both 482 & 487 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Pesticide Training

Blueberry Production Workshop

by Matthew Orwat
October 20, 2022

Coming up next week is the second installment of our Blueberry Production Workshop. We had a good turnout in Jackson County and are offering it again in Washington County. We still have several seats left so follow the link below to register. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Blueberry, Production, Small Fruits

Bean Leaf Spot Doesn’t Always Harm Crop

by Matthew Orwat
June 22, 2022

As snap bean season is winding down and daytime temperatures regularly approach the lower 90s, common bacterial blight is making its presence known. In March or April, when snap bean plants are young and full of fresh growth, vegetable gardeners ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Bacterial Leaf Spot, Bean

If Not Disease, Then What? Abiotic Vegetable Disorders

by Matthew Orwat
June 22, 2022

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN PANHANDLE AGRICULTURE E-NEWSLETTER / Northwest Extension District Every spring and summer I perform site visits to vegetable growers to diagnose plant problems. This summer is no different, but I have found several ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Abiotic Disease, Brown Center, Cucurbit, Hollow Heart, Potato, Squash, Tomato

Beekeeping in the Panhandle May 6th and 7th 2022

by Matthew Orwat
May 2, 2022

BEEKEEPING IN THE PANHANDLE 9th Annual Conference Friday & Saturday, May6th and 7th Chipley, Florida Click HERE to Register Online Click Here To Download PDF Flyer The Beekeeping in the Panhandle Working Group is proud to offer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Beekeeping

Save the Date ! 9th Annual Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th

by Matthew Orwat
February 2, 2022

SAVE THE DATE ! The University of Florida IFAS Extension and the Beekeeping in the Panhandle Working Group has once again teamed up to offer the 9th Annual Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th 2022 at ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Beekeeping, Beekeeping In The Panhandle, Bees

2021 Virtual Row Crop Update

by Mark Mauldin
January 26, 2021

Due to ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions, the Panhandle Ag Extension Team will not be holding our traditional Row Crop Short Course this year, instead we are presenting The 2021 Virtual Row Crop Update Webinar Series - a four part series ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Tags: CEUs, Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Precision Ag, Row Crop, Soybeans

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