Nicholas B. Simmons
0000-0001-8723-6144

County agent

county Extension director and Extension agent III, M.S., agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County, Cantonment, FL

UF/IFAS Escambia County blog profile

Publications

Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest Handbook

Brian Estevez, Chad Carr, Deanna Brock, Sonja Crawford, Mark Mauldin, Shayla Reighter, Laura Bennett, Caroline Chappell, Aly Schortinghouse, and Nick Simmons

This new 18-page publication of the UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Youth Development Program is intended for 4-H members who want to participate in the Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest. The purpose of this document is to provide all relevant resources for youth to be able to participate in the Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest.

Florida 4-H Tailgate: Make Your Own Dry Rub

Brian Estevez, Heather Kent, Jereme Johnson, Haylee Linam, Nick Simmons, and Murilo Morata

Dry rubs are a delicious way to season protein and vegetables for the grill. There are four flavor components to a dry rub: spicy, salty, sweet, and savory. This publication lists traditional herbs and spices for each component to get you started designing your own dry rub.

Pregnancy Diagnosis on Beef Cattle Today

Maria Camila Lopez Duarte, Kalyn Waters, Nick Simmons, and Angela Gonella

This publication is directed to beef producers, farmworkers, and Extension agents with the purpose of providing information regarding current pregnancy diagnosis methods for beef cattle. Written by Maria Camila Lopez Duarte, Kalyn Waters, Nick Simmons, and Angela Gonella and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, May 2024.

Market Hog Project Financial Considerations

Alyssa Schortinghouse, Brian Estevez, Chad Carr, and Nick Simmons

The aim of this new 6-page document is to introduce the financial considerations for a market hog project, to maximize profits for the project and to demystify the unexpected expenses that are often incurred. Secondarily, this document is designed to serve as a guide in creating a market hog project budget. The audience for this document includes youth interested in or participating in a market hog project, their families, and other interested parties. Written by Alyssa Schortinghouse, Brian Estevez, Chad Carr, and Nick Simmons, and published by the UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Youth Development Program.

Diagnóstico de preñez en ganado de carne

Maria Camila Lopez Duarte, Kalyn Waters, Nick Simmons y Angela Gonella

Este documento está dirigido a productores de ganado de carne, trabajadores del campo y agentes de Extensión con el propósito de brindar información sobre los métodos de detección y diagnóstico de preñez disponibles en la actualidad. Este documento es AN394-Span, una publicación del Department of Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Fecha original de la publicación: enero 2025.