UF/IFAS Panhandle Agriculture Extension Team
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UF/IFAS Peanut Field Day (Marianna) – August 13 - This half-day educational program will focus on insect, disease, and weed control, variety performance, pesticide safety, and updates on the deer damage and deterrents work being performed by UF/IFAS. buff.ly/o4sd76v
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UF/IFAS Row Crop Field Day July 30 - Join us in Quincy, FL for a half-day educational program focused on corn and cotton related research updates pertaining to insect, weed, disease, nematode and fertility management in both crops, & variety performance. buff.ly/XvCgn9W
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Pesticide CEU Class 6/11/26 - Washington County will host a Managing Unwanted Plants CEU Class. The class has been approved for a total of 4 FL CEUs for Right-of-Way, Aquatic, Private Applicator, Row Crop, Natural Area, and Ornamental and Turf. buff.ly/PZUUakC
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Agenda Announced! – Apply Now for the 2026 Florida Cattle Producer Educational Tour to Amarillo, Texas! We will visit multiple feedlots and hear from buyers of Florida cattle. More information about the trip can be found in this article. buff.ly/yc9ZuRC
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The Great American Cotton Plan—A series of initiatives to support cotton producers, improve the demand, revitalize the US textile industry, and improve US trade. U.S. mill use has all but disappeared. The plan supports the “Plant Not Plastics” initiative. buff.ly/TiOw5Tm
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Florida Cattle Market Update: More Cattle on Feed in April according to the May Cattle on Feed Report. The total number of cattle on feed as of May 1 was 1.8% increase from last year. Placements were 5.5% higher, with marketings being down 10%. buff.ly/wykb7bY
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UF/IFAS names Barry Tillman Interim Center Director of North Florida Research and Education Center - Tillman will lead research, extension and teaching programs in Quincy, Marianna and Live Oak. buff.ly/9Yal43L
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May Weather Summary & Summer Outlook - The average from all 8 Panhandle FAWN stations was 12.6”, which was 8.8″ above normal. The average from all 8 stations since January was 20.6″, now just -1.5″ below normal. CPC says a 96% chance of a winter El Niño. buff.ly/6HJxsS1
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Equine Disaster Preparedness Ahead of Hurricane Season - Know what you plan to do before the storm approaches. Effective plans should address medical emergencies, disease outbreaks, biosecurity measures, quarantine, and major injuries or deaths. buff.ly/tmfK4VP
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Endangered Species Act herbicide application requirements: This article guides farmers through the steps to use three key resources: the product label, Bulletins Live! Two (BLT), and The Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM) tool. buff.ly/jAqcKNT
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USDA Confirms Screwworms in Texas - On June 3, 2026, USDA confirmed detection of screwworms in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County. NWS maggots burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage. This was not ot imported with an animal. buff.ly/zpgJENU
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Looks like May 2026 will set records for wettest May on record
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7 AM ET 5/31 - Excessive Rainfall is possible today as activity is expected to be the most active today out of the last few days.
Generally, widespread half an inch to 1.5 inches expected. Isolated higher amounts up to 5 inches possible, across SW GA, SE AL & FL State Line. 🌧️⛈️
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Adjusting for Higher Costs - Iran war and trade tariffs are beginning to affect the economy. For agriculture, these developments matter because higher fuel, fertilizer, transportation, machinery, parts, labor, interest, fertilizer and chemicals. buff.ly/AdLX17n
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Big Improvements in Drought this Week - Latest Drought Monitor shows significant improvements in the Southeast. Because the rain was typical thunderstorm rain, some areas between the heaviest rains that are still very dry. buff.ly/BPSexr9
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Watermelon Contest Entries Due 6/25 - Don’t forget to enter a few of your biggest and best in the Watermelon Festival. Showcase your skills as a grower and win some serious prize money. Entries need to be delivered to the Washington Co. Ag Center. buff.ly/Ifh9kAw
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Know Before You Go - Be Prepared for Inspection at Florida Agricultural Inspection Stations - Many Panhandle farmers and ranchers have asked questions about expectations for ag inspections. This article answers the most common questions. buff.ly/4T54FQ7
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Tick Safety for the Panhandle - Summer rain and high temperatures promote growth of crops, pastures, and landscape plants, but the same conditions are ideal for ticks hiding in vegetation. Tick-borne disease transmission can occur in as few as 10 minutes. buff.ly/mMTIeNe
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Wilton Simpson highlights contributions of Florida’s Forest Industry from a UF/IFAS study that shows that forestry provides 103,000 jobs and nearly $29 billion in total economic output. The report also shows which counties are reliant on this industry. buff.ly/PwLU1TA
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The May episode of the Rural Recharge podcast features Dr. Nathan Palardy, a UF/IFAS economics professor. Dr. Paladry explains how conservation easements work and the programs available to help farmers and ranchers protect working lands. buff.ly/bZsCWwE
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Limpograss Planting Material Distribution – July 14 - The staff at the NFREC Beef Unit have organized a distribution day to share Gibtuck Limpograss planting materials. 30 farms will be provided 1,500 pounds of tops to plant a 1-acre nursery. buff.ly/06YYZyH
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