UF/IFAS Panhandle Agriculture Extension Team
Florida Panhandle
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Making the Correct ARC and PLC Decision - USDA recently announced the election and enrollment deadlines for the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs for 2026 and 2027. buff.ly/eUvhYqT
Tight cattle supplies have been leading to tight beef supplies now and the latest USDA report revised 2026 and 2027 production estimates lower again. The lower estimate is driven by lower expected slaughter and lighter carcass weights in the second half. buff.ly/13WDGeg
Agricultural Damage and Loss Assessment from Hurricane Isaias - Agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Isaias are asked to complete a survey on agricultural losses and damages. buff.ly/duwYDlh
FDACS Loan Program for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Isaias - Farmers can apply for interest-free loans of up to $500,000 to restore fences, equipment, greenhouses, and other buildings, or to remove debris. buff.ly/4TEGP4T
Cotton Market Insights - USDA’s monthly supply and demand estimates and crop production projections are “neutral” on the market and prices. Prices have made a bit of a rebound. We are back above 80¢ but that’s certainly not where we want to be. buff.ly/O6JJWBE
Florida Calves After Florida: Producer Educational Trip - What happens to Florida calves once they leave the ranch? How does management at the cow-calf level influence performance of those calves? This article highlights what we learned from the tour. buff.ly/MftcwN4
Dig or Spray? Late Season Peanut Management -Heavy rains create ideal conditions for many peanut diseases to intensify. Fungicide applications may preserve some yield and grade, but in some scenarios, it is more cost-efficient to harvest early instead. buff.ly/7MG0VLc
Record FSA Payments of $13.8 Billion for 2025 Crop Year - ARC & PLC will generate $13.8 billion in gross payments for the 2025 crop year. Panhandle grown crops that triggered payments: corn, grain sorghum, peanuts, cotton, soybeans, and wheat. buff.ly/iK25Qa5
Florida Department of Ag assistance after the storm
Florida farmers and ranchers, to request critical assistance for your livestock and animals in urgent need, please complete the online request form at the link below or call 1-833-264-6250.
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2027 AgVocator Scholarship Program – One student will receive a scholarship of $20K. Eligible applicants - high school seniors, college freshmen, and sophomores who demonstrate achievement, leadership, and commitment to agriculture. Deadline January 31. buff.ly/py4es7v
Documentation is key for reimbursement - USDA-FSA programs that support farm recovery will require that all expenses and efforts are documented. This article provides a link to a log that can be used to document purchases and work done after the storm. buff.ly/lN8d2IZ
Turn Fallow Acres into Opportunity - Year-round ag operations in the Southeast. Their project dubbed the Conservation Hub for Economic Empowerment of Rural Stakeholders (CHEERS), is exploring barriers to engaging in integrated crop and livestock systems. buff.ly/iRTO7Pa
2025 Crop Year ARC/PLC Payments - Producers will receive the higher of ARC or PLC by crop, by farm. 2025 marketing year average (MYA) prices have now been determined and are now available for final PLC payment calculations. buff.ly/8whuu7g
EPA Pesticide Label Requirements: What Applicators Need to Know - EPA has begun embedding requirements directly into pesticide labels. Following these label changes is how an applicator can stay in compliance and protect the endangered species. buff.ly/FfUcSQj
Pasture Mealybug Update Video - Marcelo shares the latest updates on pasture mealybug and discusses ongoing research into insecticide effectiveness, forage susceptibility and biological control, along with recommendations for managing infestations. buff.ly/i76GF7A
September Weather & Last Quarter Outlook - September was another below average rainfall month. The average for 8 FAWN stations in the Panhandle was 4.2”, -1.5″ below normal. Temperatures ranged from 56° to 96°. Expect a wet winter and early spring. buff.ly/lB64mqa
Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day Presentations - Topics included: air blast sprayers, blood orange variety, phytophthora root disease, cover crops, citrus under protective screens, and fruit load management. This article provides links to the presentations. buff.ly/Nb81Np8
California Red Scale and Rust Mites - California red scale and citrus rust mites can damage fruit and reduce its value. These pests have something important in common: growers should not wait until they see damage to the fruit before taking action. buff.ly/HbGBKSy
2026 Harvest Field Day Highlight Video - G&G Farms hosted a Cotton & Peanut Harvest Field Day, on September 11, 2026, near Marianna, Florida. Participants experienced interactive demonstrations of the latest technology in harvest equipment. buff.ly/gR3sQzw
