Dispelling Cattle Mineral Supplementation Myths
Relying on bovine self-control is a good way to spend too much on mineral supplements or have inadequate mineral intake.
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Integrated Pest Management: Importance of Managing Cotton Regrowth
The second week of November has finally brought cold temperatures to the Panhandle, something needed to kill regrowth in cotton fields. The past several years we have had increasingly warm winters with few to no hard freezes. As a result, pest populations that would...
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$380 Million in USDA Disaster Relief for Panhandle Timber Producers & Irrigated Crop Farmers
Source: FDACS News Release Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced on November 8, 2019 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $380.7 million in federal block grant funding for Florida farmers devastated by Hurricane Michael, including direct...
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Friday Feature: 1942 Hemp for Victory
At the recent 850 Hemp Summit in Marianna, organizers encouraged participants to watch a historic short film that highlights the versatility of industrial hemp. This week's featured video is Hemp for Victory, produced by USDA to promote Hemp farming in the US as part...
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Proper Soil Fumigant Selection and Application – Choose the Correct Tool for the Job
Most vegetable and melon producers in this region have some history with using soil fumigation, whether Telone (1,3-dichloropropene) for nematode control in peanuts or cotton, methyl bromide and chloropicrin for weed and disease control in tomatoes, or Vapam (metam...
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Preparing for Winter Weeds in Pastures
With the weather remaining relatively warm later in the season, winter weeds may be slow to get their start. Drought throughout much of the Panhandle has added to their sluggishness. That however, does not mean they’ve given up. Even if you haven’t noticed them in...
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Cotton Marketing News: Cotton Showing More Positive Patterns
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Since the summer lows around the 58-cent level, cotton prices (Dec19 futures) have managed to fight through all the negatives and unknowns and trended back up—to the 65-66 cents range. Prices have gained about...
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Get Your Farm Finances On Track for 2020 Workshop – December 5 or 6
Are you looking to learn more about how to better manage both your finances and risk? In today’s economy, understanding how to manage farm finances and using records to make decisions is more critical than ever. Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering the...
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Friday Feature: World’s Largest Corn Maze Celebrates 50th Anniversary of First Man on the Moon
Fall is a busy time of year for agritourism operations all across America. When the air cools, people are looking for fun things to do with their families outside. Many farms around the country are cashing in on this annual quest for outdoor adventure. This week's...
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Measuring and Managing Calving Distribution
As cattle producers, you know the older a calf gets the heavier they are at weaning, which translates into a larger paycheck. You are paid by the pound, and calves grow on average 1.5 to 2 pounds per day while nursing the cow. Thus, as we increase the percentage of...
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