‘Gorbet’ – A New Peanut Variety with Resistance to Late Leaf Spot and TSWV
A newly developed runner‑type peanut—released by the University of Florida under the name ‘Gorbet’ has shown exceptional promise against two major peanut diseases in the Southeast. ‘Gorbet’ was named after Dr. Dan Gorbet, a retired peanut breeder from the University...
Ranch Record Keeping for Annual Analysis & Innovation
The cattle business was really good for most ranchers in 2025, and there is every reason to be optimistic about 2026. The chart to the right features 400-600 pound feeder steer prices from cattle sold in Alabama livestock markets in January 2026, and 2025, as...
Cotton Marketing News: Will 2026 > 2025?
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist In 2026, provisions of an improved ARC/PLC income safety net and higher loan rates in the OBBBA will fully kick in. Payments from the 2025 crop year will be received in October 2026. Producers will receive Bridge Payments. ...
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces $6.3M in Grants Available to Support Florida’s Forests – Application Deadline March 27
On January 21, 2026, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced a total of $6.3 million is now available to Florida landowners through two cost-share programs. Florida’s Future Forests Program and the Enhancing...
Public Meeting on Agricultural Inspection and Livestock Transportation Laws in the Florida Panhandle – February 9
UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will host a public meeting on agricultural inspection. Date: Monday, February 9, 2026, at Time: 6:00 p.m. CST at the Location: Holmes County Agricultural...
Friday Feature: 2026 Farm Dog of the Year
This week's featured video was published by American Farm Bureau to share the story of the 2026 Farm Dog of the Year. Max is a 4-year-old Border Collie owned by Oklahoma Farm Bureau members John, Charla and Brynley Enns. As the winner of this recognition, Max's...
Fertilizer Source Matters! Comparison of Alternatives for Nutrient Content
Fertilizer source is one of the four Rs of fertilizer management (Right source, Right place, Right time, and Right placement). Mineral fertilizers are typically synthesized (i.e., nitrogen from the Haber-Bosch process) or mined from mineral rock and they are available...
A Balanced Approach to Managing Florida Panhandle Forested Lands for Wildlife
As home to approximately 80% of State’s forested lands the Panhandle of Florida is a significant timber region. Forested lands cover millions of acres in the region. These lands play a critical role not only in wood production, but also in sustaining the state’s...
2025 Weather Summary and 2026 1st Quarter Outlook
Rainfall 2025 was a challenging year for farming and ranching. The year started with the big snow and very cold temperatures that prevented satsumas from making fruit. Crop farmers planted into dry soils with long dry spells throughout the growing season and ended...
2025 Average Farmland Rental Rates, Lease Agreements, and Worker Wages Summary
Discussions about money can be awkward in almost every type of relationship, but even more so between landowners and farmers, or employers and workers. As we prepare for 2026, many farmers and landowners have begun discussions about farmland lease agreements....