Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During Thanksgiving and into the winter holidays, recipes that feature nuts abound. In our area, we have easy access to one of the best nuts on the…
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Adding cool-season color in North Florida Gardens
A guide to planting winter annuals in North Florida gardens Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Winter may not seem like the ideal time to plant a garden, but in North Florida, the…
Laura’s Garden Notes for November
Laura’s Garden Notes for November Shooting roots Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that…
Champions crowned during 2026 Hamilton County Fair Events Day
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Young participants and fans of all ages gathered at the Hamilton County Arena, in Jasper, for the 2026 Hamilton County Fair Events Day on Thursday, Oct. 1. The day…
Hunters are the heart of managing CWD in deer
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Since its initial discovery in 1967, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become one of the most serious wildlife diseases facing state wildlife agencies and could decimate deer populations across…
Local Chapter of Ducks Unlimited celebrates another successful banquet
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Ducks Unlimited (DU) is a 501-3(c) non-profit organization that was established in 1937 with a mission to conserve wetlands, grasslands and associated habitats to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife…
Leaves and Limestone: October is Native Plant Month
Leaves and Limestone October is Native Plant Month October is native plant month. Now is a wonderful time to get out and take a drive through the lovely countryside to admire the…
Apply now for AgVocator Scholarship
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Contributor Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is now accepting applications for its 2027 AgVocator Scholarship Program, an initiative designed to support the next generation of leaders who…
From the Middle Desk: Beggar-ticks taking over my garden
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Many of you Florida gardeners are familiar with the various kinds of weeds that will try to take over your garden. Mine, unfortunately, fell prey to the towering White…
Fall Farm Tour is Oct. 10-11
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On the second weekend of October each year, the Fl-Ga Farm Tour makes it possible to visit many farms, ranches, groves, orchards, gardens, vineyards and other operations…
4-H Quad-County Chick Chain Show goes eggs-tremely well
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Madison 4-H hosted their annual quad-county Chick Chain Show, where children ages 5 to 18 can show off their chicken-raising skills. The other three counties…
Dr. John Lewis wins “Service to Agriculture” Award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, local veterinarian Dr. John Lewis was honored for his decades of service to local farmers and ranchers. After graduating from high school…
Peanuts are in season
Fresh From Florida Contributor Florida peanuts are in season. Known for their trusted flavor and quality, Florida peanuts deliver the simple goodness families have enjoyed for generations. Grown under the Florida sunshine,…
Farm Bureau holds 81st Annual Banquet
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the local Farm Bureau Agency held their 81st Annual Banquet at the Madison Church of God’s Family Life Center, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly…
Why is the Suwannee River brown? A look at Florida’s famous “sweet tea” rivers
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida is nearly as southern as it gets in the United States, so it seems only appropriate that the Big Bend’s many blackwater or mixed rivers…
Hooked on fishing: Madison County Youth Bassmasters showcase Top Anglers
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Youth Bassmasters (MCYB) held their first tournament of the year on Saturday, Sept. 12, giving youth a chance to compete head-to-head in sport fishing to see…
2026 Peanut Butter Challenge kicks off Oct. 1
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The annual University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Peanut Butter Challenge officially kicks off Thursday, Oct. 1, giving individuals a chance to help stock…
FFA alumni to hold their Third Annual Beef Feast and Raffle
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) alumni are having their Third Annual “Beef Feast” and Raffle to support Madison’s FFA chapters from the various schools. The money raised…
Pet adoption spotlights
Precious is a one year old Tortoiseshell (spayed) female cat. She is a very loving cat and would be a very sweet companion. Precious Salem is a four month old male…
Adams Springs Ranch earns Private Lands Deer Management Unit designation
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Adams Springs Ranch, in Greenville, has been designated as a Private Lands Deer Management Unit by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), recognizing the ranch’s commitment to…