by Josh Thompson | Dec 12, 2014
This fall several growers in the Panhandle and South Georgia contracted with a company out of Canada called Agrisoma to grow Carinata. Carinata is an oilseed crop that can be used for producing jet fuel, that also has potential for being grown in the South. See Dr....
by Josh Thompson | Nov 10, 2014
Variety Selection Variety selection is one of the most important decisions in small grains production. Growers should choose varieties with a high yield potential and good disease resistance. Seed weights vary from year-to-year among varieties because of the...
by Josh Thompson | Nov 10, 2014
It’s the beginning of November, and so far the weather conditions have been great for harvesting peanuts and cotton. In Jackson and surrounding counties, peanut harvest is wrapping up and cotton harvest is in full swing. Yields have been variable across the region....
by Josh Thompson | Aug 8, 2014
Combines began picking through corn last week, and this week the harvesting continues. Jackson County has a corn yield contest that several growers participate in. Having a yield check allows for a friendly competition, but also provides a yield comparison between...
by Josh Thompson | Aug 9, 2013
The relentless rain in July had many corn growers in the Panhandle wondering if it would ever stop long enough to harvest their corn crop. Finally, growers in Jackson County have gotten some relief and have started to harvest their earliest planted fields. Irrigated...