Panhandle Agricultural Connection

08/22/2026

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 At this time of year, we are all tired of the heat, especially our livestock. The need for fresh, clean, and abundant water in summer isn’t groundbreaking, but let’s dive into how much water our beef cows need to stay healthy. When...

08/21/2026

Topics Set for Next Two Months!

Sept. 10 - Bee’s Wax Wraps Make & Take
w/ Katie Sapp from Creekside Farm and Creekside Farm & Outdoors

Oct. 8 - Backyard Fruit
w/ Julie McConnell UF/IFAS UF/IFAS Extension Washington Co.

Join us on the second Thursday of each month as we explore a variety of homesteading topics and build a community of lifelong learners. Each meeting will feature expert speakers, hands-on learning opportunities, and time to connect with others who share an interest in gardening, livestock, food preservation, beekeeping, self-sufficiency, and more.

Holmes County Agricultural Center - 1169 E Hwy 90, Bonifay, FL
Everyone is Welcome ~ Tell a friend and Join Us!

08/07/2026

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/jacksonco/2026/06/04/uf-ifas-peanut-field-day-marianna-august-13/

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Please join us at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna (3925 Highway 71) on August 13th for the annual UF Peanut Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses exclusively on peanut production, with topics....

08/06/2026

Getting ready for the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo? Make sure your horse has the paperwork needed to travel and participate in the Grand Entry and Parade.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Memorial Field (behind the home side stands in the grass area)

✔️ Coggins Test – $62.65
✔️ OCVI/Health Certificate – $47.92
✔️ Vaccines available for an additional fee

💳 Payment: Card or Cash Only

Important Information
• First-come, first-served
• Registration Required: 850-547-1108.
• By Florida law, horses must have a current Coggins test to travel within the state. Horses entering Florida also require an OCVI (Health Certificate).

This clinic is hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County in partnership with Farm & Pet Veterinary Clinic to help riders prepare for the Bonifay Rodeo and Grand Entry.

📞 Call 850-547-1108 today to register and receive directions!

07/24/2026

Apply online: sba.gov/disaster
Application Deadline: Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Aug. 31
Applicants may call the SBA Customer Service Center with questions regarding their application at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected]. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

07/21/2026

https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/pasture-mealybugs/

UF Entomology and Nematology Pasture Mealybugs (Heliococcus summervillei)

07/07/2026

Stop by the Holmes County Ag Center today, Tuesday, July 7, for preventative health screening.
1-800-779-5033

06/30/2026

🐶🐱 Could your pet be at risk from New World Screwworm?

New World Screwworm is more than a livestock issue—it can affect dogs, cats, wildlife, and other warm-blooded animals. Knowing how to recognize the signs and protect your pets is essential.

Join UF/IFAS Extension for a FREE live webinar designed specifically for pet owners.

📅 Date: July 23, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. CST
📲 Register today: https://go.ufl.edu/pet26

Participants who register will also receive access to the webinar recording.

During this webinar, you'll learn:
✅ What New World Screwworm is
✅ Traveling with your pets
✅ Which pets are at risk
✅ How infestations occur
✅ Prevention and wound care tips
✅ What to do if you suspect your pet has been affected

For additional information, contact:
Kalyn Waters, UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County, at 850-547-1108
Nick Simmons, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County at 850-475-5230
Amanda Masholie, UF/IFAS Extension Walton County at 850-892-8172

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with fellow pet owners! 🐾

06/26/2026

Quick snapshot of the issue:
• Pest: Heliococcus summervillei (pasture mealybug)
• Florida detection: May 27, 2025; now (6/18/2026) ≥14 counties in south Florida
• Main hosts/impact: Limpograss (severe), also bermuda, bahia, sugarcane, but many other pasture and w**d grasses
• Symptoms: yellowing and reddening → dieback (pasture), yellowing (sugarcane)
• Spread drivers: Equipment, sprigging, roadside mowing, clothes, vehicles
• Key constraint: No effective labeled insecticides in pasture yet
• Best current actions: Prevention, early detection, maintain pasture health

Interview with Stephen Biles from Texas A&M https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DUAlBvcvmfMLgIOj7AKRy?si=UdFnhVQdQ9qjCWD4M9FuOA

Interview with Erin Powell from FDACS Division of Plant Industry https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Adr6FI2tN3yOd3oPHFkcT?si=7241aada5bf64523

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