Christian Peterson [email protected] The Southeast Hay Contest (SEHC) has just finished its 19th year with entries from eight states. There were a total of 468 entries in…
Category: Farm & Outdoors
Suwannee Bicycle Association hosts Suwannee Fat Tire Festival
Christian Peterson [email protected] From Thursday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 22, bicycle enthusiasts from across the nation flocked to White Springs for the Suwannee Fat Tire Festival. The four-day event was hosted…
Get wild, Florida!
Danny Federico [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis launched the Great Outdoors Initiative. This initiative aims to encourage Floridians to explore the state’s natural resources, including its “award-winning parks, vast…
Farming industry devastated by Idalia
Lee Trawick [email protected] It’s undeniable that Hurricane Idalia has caused significant damage to residential properties across Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties. Residents are still clearing debris from their yards, and some have…
Get your bass in the boat after dark
Rick Patrick [email protected] While there’s never a really bad time to go fishing, the summer months can provide an opportune time to try your luck at catching the big one at night….
Is it ripe? How do I know?
Rick Patrick [email protected] With summer gardens in maturity, some folks may be wondering when is it time to pick some of the more popular fruits and vegetables. Sometimes it’s easy to tell….
Are your plants harming your pets?
Alexa Duarte: [email protected] Did you know there are some plants that are poisonous or toxic to your pets? A few poisonous plants include: daffodil, castor bean, Easter lily, sago palm, star gazer…
Food for thought on the apricot
Laura Young [email protected] Winter recipes often include dried fruits, and none is tastier in my opinion than the bright, slightly fuzzy apricot. Fresh apricots are also seen in grocery stores this time…
Time to remember the work of our farmers
Amy Croft Contributor Thanksgiving season is a time that many Americans gather with their families and reflect upon many blessings. One of those blessings is a nutritious and diverse food supply produced…
The legen-dairy cows of White Oak
Lee [email protected] White Oak Dairy in Lafayette County was established in 2002 by Jody and JoAnn Sullivan, Ryan and Ashley Sullivan, and Jared and Kelli Moseley. White Oak Dairy opened with 100…
Scallop season officially opens
Danny Federico, [email protected] The dates for bay scallop season on the Gulf Coast have been announced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The season varies depending on the section…
Lafayette FFA teams climb the ranks
Chad Lyons Contributor Livestock team finishes third The 2022 Florida FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) State Finals took place at the Horse Teaching Unit on the campus of the University…
Does growing your own veggies encourage more vegetable consumption?
Carolyn Saft, Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Contributor We are nearing the end of freezing cold snaps and many gardeners are anxious to get their plants in the ground if they haven’t already….
Allison Acres, a decade of organic farming
Lee Trawick [email protected] Tucked away atop the rolling hills of the rural community of Pinetta in Madison County is a 218-acre organic farm that is more than meets the eye. Allison Acres…
National FFA Week: Brent Long’s journey to greatness
Christian Peterson [email protected] Brent Long was born on May 30, 2002, in Gainesville, Fla.,and grew up on a small farm in Live Oak, cultivating a love for agriculture. He graduated from Suwannee…
Life lessons from the livestock show
Katie Jones Contributor We’ve reached that time of year in Florida when livestock shows are happening almost every week. Most of the youth participants won’t choose livestock production as a career. So,…