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July 24, 2013 – 8:30-4:30 Central Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center 2741 Pennsylvania Ave, Marianna, FL 32448 The Florida Forest Service (FFS) and UF/IFAS Extension will be conducting a Certified Pile Burners Course on 24th of July, 2013. This course will show you how to burn piles legally, safely and efficiently. Most importantly, it could …
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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 rule, …
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Pregnancy testing is one of the best management practices cattle ranchers can use to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of their beef herd. Livestock economists in the southeast estimate that the annual production costs are $400 or more per brood cow each year. Open or non-pregnant cows will consume considerable resources, if …
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Beef Cattle – February 21 The Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show will be held on Thursday, February 21st at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center, located at 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue in Marianna, Florida. The program is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM Central and will conclude with lunch, followed by an optional Cool …
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2013 Florida Bull Test Sale January 19, 2013 at the NFREC Beef Unit in Marianna, FL The 13th Florida Bull Test was conducted at the University of Florida North Florida Research and Education center in Marianna. There were 93 consignments from 33 consignors from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. There were 38 Angus, 3 …
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The weather in 2012 was certainly more favorable for agriculture than the previous two years. The rainfall total was just short of the 61″ mark, the highest total since 2008. In addition to higher rainfall totals than the previous two years, 2012 was also a milder year. There were only 16 days with low temperatures …
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Best Management Practices Update Contributed by Rance Ellis, FDACS Office of Ag Water Policy In December 2012, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) held a meeting at Chipola College in Marianna and presented their total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for nutrients in the Jackson Blue Spring Basin. In addition to the TMDLs, …
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175 jars of peanut butter were collected by the Jackson County Extension Service to donate to the Chipola Ministry Center. 175 Jars of Peanut Butter Collected in Jackson County Thanks to everyone who donated peanut butter to the food drive sponsored by the Extension Service that concluded with the Farm City Day Celebration. Our 4-H Clubs, Master …
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Outstanding Farm Family One of the greatest honors is to be selected by your peers as outstanding in your career. Mike, Steve, and John Jordan were honored as the 2012 Outstanding Jackson County Farm Family at the 39th annual Farm City Day Celebration. The Outstanding Farm Family is selected each year by Jackson County Farm …
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Cattlemen of the Year Johnny and Blane Laramore were honored as the 2012 Cattlemen of the Year at the 39th annual Farm City Day Celebration held on Friday, November 16. The Cattlemen of the Year are selected by the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association. Blane and Johnny Laramore are the 3rd generation of Laramores farming and …
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