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Perennial Peanut, A Great Choice for Panhandle Pastures and Landscapes
Figure 1: Perennial Peanut Field. Credit: Ray Bodrey, UF/IFAS. Driving through rural parts of the Panhandle this time of year, one will find pastures with thick green canopies, exploding with the...
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Winter Management Reminders for Panhandle Beekeepers
January and February are pivotal months for area beekeepers. Although our warm climate is great for beekeeping, there are a few things to keep in mind while managing bee colonies this time of year. For...
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Cogongrass Spreading in the Panhandle
A recent increase in the spread of cogongrass has landowners scrambling to find ways to stop this invasive plant. There are ways to combat cogongrass, with positive identification and persistent...
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Land Clearing Can Lure Ambrosia Beetles
Figure 1. Ambrosia Beetle Damage. Credit: Ray Bodrey, UF/IFAS Gulf County Extension. Questions come into the Extension Office from time to time about why sawdust is accumulating around remaining trees...
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Panhandle Beekeeping Activities Ramping Up for the New Season
A UF beekeeper inspecting a hive removed from a bee box at the UF Bee Research Unit. Credit: Camila Guillen, UF/IFAS. With Tupelo season approaching in the next couple of months, February and March is...
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Poisonous Plant? Take a Closer Look, but Not Too Close!
During summer and fall, a lot of us spend hours trekking through forested areas and pasture lands, either for work, if we are lucky, or by simply enjoying the great outdoors. Unfortunately, there are...
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Disrupted Tupelo Bloom Expected this Year
Tupelo honey season should be just around the corner. However, this year’s bloom is more difficult than ever to predict, thanks to Hurricane Michael. You’ve probably noticed strange things, like early...
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Torpedograss Slowly Attacking the Panhandle
Photo: Tordpedograss (Panicum reopens). Credit: Ray Bodrey Tordpedograss (Panicum reopens) is one of the most concerning weeds in Florida, and has become a significant weed problem in the Panhandle....
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Citrus Producers Utilizing Screen Structures to Minimize Greening
Huanglongbing (HLB) or “citrus greening” is a disease that has devastated the citrus industry in Florida. Many large producers are looking for ways to combat this crisis. Some growers are investing in...
View ArticleGulf County Cool-Season Forage Virtual Field Day
The subject of this video is a no-till cool-season livestock & wildlife forage demonstration, in Gulf County. There are a number of ag extension agents across the state that have participated with...
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The Business of Pollination
Florida is home to some of the finest honey produced on planet earth. There’s no doubt this sweet delight is a major commodity for the state, but the benefits of the honey bee stretch much further....
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Farming System Alternatives – Focusing on the Natural
There are many farming systems utilized world-wide, with conventional agriculture being the most prevalent. However, alternative systems, like organic and all-natural farming, are becoming more popular...
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As the Main Honey Flow Winds Down, What’s Next for Beekeepers?
Most Panhandle producers are removing and processing “the main flow” of honey at this point of the year. Once processing is complete, it’s a good time to turn attention to pest management and general...
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Keeping Your Hives Healthy Will Payoff When the Main Honey Flow Arrives
Don’t look now, but the “main flow” of honey is right around the corner. It’s time now to prepare by turning your attention to hive maintenance. In January and February, be sure to check your hives...
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Honey Processing Regulations For Both Small & Commercial Operations
The state of Florida’s honey production is a solid commodity, no matter the size operation. Small-scale and commercial operations combined makeup the roster of 5,000 registered beekeepers that in turn...
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Winter Beekeeping Tips to Keep Your Colonies Primed
With the new year upon us, this is a good time to redirect your attention to closer management of bee colonies. Tupelo season is not far away, and you’ll certainly want your bees healthy for the peak...
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Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference Canceled
Each year, we look forward to connecting with beekeepers in the region to share knowledge at the District-wide event. However, for unforeseen obstacles, we will be canceling this year’s Panhandle...
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Protect Your Honeybees from Undesirable Plants
Today, it seems more and more of a struggle to keep hives healthy. Diseases, parasites, exposure to pesticides, and even bear encounters are just some of the issues that beekeepers seem to constantly...
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Winter Storm Damage to Your Honeybee Operation? Federal Disaster Assistance...
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, made producer funds available for emergency assistance (ELAP). This program provides financial assistance to eligible...
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Disaster Preparedness for the Ranch
Even with hurricane season now in effect, it’s not too late to be prepared for a potentially damaging storm. As with having a plan for you and your family, it’s important to have a plan for your ranch....
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