Timber Mart-South chart shows the general trends of the timber market in the Southern US over the past six years. Timber Mart-South Summary, 1st Quarter, 2013 Source: Chris Demers, UF/IFAS Forest Stewardship Coordinator The information in the following table of average Florida timber prices was extracted from the Timber Mart-South first quarter 2013, released in April …
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New Florida Cattle Identification Rule Workshop
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:30 – 9:30 PM Central Time Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, Florida The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is developing a Cattle Identification Rule which will go into effect January 1, 2014. They are seeking feedback from cattle producers on the draft version of the …
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Water Use Permitting in Northwest Florida Rule Making Workshop
Thursday, May 16, 2013 – 5:30 p.m. CT Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue Marianna, FL 32448 Farmers and ranchers in Northwest Florida are invited to attend a workshop to discuss and comment on draft changes to permitting rules on irrigation wells. Staff from the Northwest Florida Water Management District will provide information on statewide consumptive …
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Sinkholes in the Florida Panhandle, Facts and Resources
This tiny sinkhole appeared in my yard during the heavy March rains. Although only 3 feet wide, it was 5 feet deep. My dog looks both curious and jealous that it wasn’t one of the holes he’s dug! During our heavy March rainfall events a tiny sinkhole appeared in my yard. While it was only …
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Cottony Cushion Scale – Sighted this Spring in Northwest Florida
Cottony Cushion Scale (Icerya purchasi) is a serious pest on citrus and has already been observed at multiple sites in the Florida Panhandle. The Satsuma Tangerine, Citrus unshiu, is currently the major citrus of economic importance for fruit production in North Florida. Now is the time to act to prevent infestations of Cottony Cushion Scale …
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North Florida First-Quarter Weather Summary
The Quincy FAWN Station recorded the highest rainfall totals for the 1st quarter of 2013, and Live Oak the lowest rainfall. The average rainfall for all six stations for the first three months was almost 16 inches. Download the Jan-Mar 2013 Jackson Co Weather Summary with daily rainfall, temperatures and comparison to the 61 year rainfall history at …
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2013 Florida Beef Research Report
The University of Florida has Beef Cattle & Forage Research Units near Gainesville, Marianna, and Ona, Florida. University of Florida Beef Cattle Research Reports The University of Florida Animal Science Department just released the 2013 edition of their annual Beef Cattle Research Report. The links below provide direct links to specific summaries of the most recent research …
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Satsuma: a New (Old) Alternative Crop for North Florida
A Two Year Old Satsuma Grove Near Marianna, Florida around 1920State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/156264 North Florida, specifically Jackson County, according to citrus industry historians was once known as the ‘Satsuma Capital of the World.” During it’s peak, there were more than 3000 total acres dedicated to Satsuma production in the Florida …
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Water Management Summit of Northwest Florida to be held at Niceville Community Center January 31
Water Management Summit Flyer. Great Speakers and Topics for Irrigation and Turf Professionals. Water is a precious natural resource that often makes headlines. Here in Northwest Florida we have Areas of Special Concern in which it has been determined that availability will not meet the needs as our population grows. Now is the time to …
Permanent link to this article: http://okaloosa.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2013/01/24/water-management-summit-of-northwest-florida-to-be-held-at-niceville-community-center-january-31/
Registration Now Open for 2013 NW Florida Artificial Reef Workshop February 19 – 20, 2013 in Niceville, Florida.
An exciting new event is coming to our area. Northwest Florida’s first Artificial Reef Workshop since 2006 will be held February 19 – 20, 2013 at the Niceville Community Center. The community center is centrally located in the Panhandle and located at 204 N Partin Dr, Niceville, FL 32578. Sessions and guest speakers will provide …
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