UF / IFAS Suwannee County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources

09/01/2026

Coming up...SSBGA meeting next Thursday September 10 at 6pm

08/17/2026

Mark Your Calendars!!

06/30/2026

Dear Florida cattle producer,

The University of Florida is asking for 25 minutes of your time on something that could shape how the state and federal government respond if New World Screwworm reaches our cattle herds.

NWS hasn't been a routine threat in Florida for decades, but recent detections in Mexico and Central America and now Texas and New Mexico have changed the picture. We're working to understand what an outbreak would actually cost Florida operations - in vet bills, lost sales, labor disruptions, and worker safety - so that policymakers, industry groups, and emergency response planners have real numbers to work with instead of guesses.
Your answers will help build that picture. We need responses from operations of every size and type, from family cow-calf outfits to large commercial ranches. There are no right or wrong answers, and your best estimates are exactly what we need.

What to know before you start:

Time: About 25 minutes
Confidentiality: All responses are confidential. Nothing about your operation will ever be shared individually — only aggregate results will be reported.
Voluntary: You can skip any question you'd prefer not to answer.

Take the survey here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eM2oashXOEhGvP0

If you have questions or run into trouble with the link, please reach out to Dr. Nargiza Ludgate directly at [email protected] or 352-294-0220 (University of Florida, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering).

Thank you for everything you do to keep Florida's cattle industry strong. Your voice in this study genuinely matters.

NWS hasn't been a routine threat in Florida for decades, but recent detections in Mexico and Central America are raising concerns. UF is asking for about 20-25 minutes of your time to help estimate what an outbreak would actually cost Florida cattle operations - in vet bills, lost sales, labor disru...

05/01/2026

If you are in need of pesticide CEUs or are getting ready to take the Private Applicator pesticide exam, please see the attached flyer for our class. Details below and on the flyer attached.
- Class Date: Friday May 15, 2026
- Time: 8:30 am to Noon
- Location: 1302 11th St SW A, Live Oak, FL 32064
- Cost: $10 per participant

Call 386-362-2771 to register.

04/29/2026

Stay safe on the farm and sharpen your skills! 🚜🌱

Join us for Farm Safety Day hosted by District 3 Florida Farm Bureau Women’s & YF&R Program. This hands-on event will feature equipment demonstrations, safety simulations, and informative presentations designed to help you better understand and manage farm hazards.

📚 What you’ll learn:
• Why farm safety matters
• Common hazards and how to identify them
• How to rank risks and stay prepared
• Available safety resources
• Key hazard topics like PTOs, runovers, and extra riders

📅 When: Friday, May 22 | 9 AM – 3 PM

📍Where: UF/IFAS Suwannee Valley Research & Education Center, Live Oak, FL

🎟️ Open to agriculturists 18+

Registration has been extended till Friday, May 1st!!

Don’t miss this opportunity to protect yourself, your team, and your operation. Reserve your spot today!

04/21/2026

Check out this opportunity!

04/06/2026