What Nematode-Resistant Cotton and Peanut Cultivars are Available in 2026?
In Florida row crops, plant-parasitic nematodes are a consistent threat that can rob yield (Figure 1 below). Resistant cultivars are one of the best tools for managing plant-parasitic nematodes, when available, for a given crop-nematode combination. Fortunately, in...
Northwest Florida Water Management District Issues Water Shortage Warning
On February 11, 2026, the Governing Board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District issued Water Shortage Warning Order 26-001, which calls for voluntary reductions in water use for all classes of users throughout the District. This action is in response to...
Cotton Marketing News: February Numbers are No Valentine
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist USDA’s February supply/demand estimates were nothing to be excited about and are moving in the wrong direction. The 2025 US crop was unchanged from last month’s estimate. There was no change in acreage, yield, or...
2026 Santa Rosa County Row Crop Production Meeting Highlights & Presentation Links
The 2026 Santa Rosa Crop Production Meeting was held January 22nd in Jay. There were 109 participants, with 68 pesticide applicators receiving Florida CEUs for their licenses. Updates were provided from the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the UF/IFAS West...
2026 Watermelon Growing Contest Open to All – “How To” Class February 17
Calling all watermelon growers, young and old, commercial growers to gardeners. Planting season is just around the corner. As you plan your plantings don’t forget about the Big Melon Contest and the Junior Jubilee Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival. The...
Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour – February 26
Visit with State Ag, Livestock, and Soils Specialists, County Agents, as well as local dairy and beef producers on the 2026 Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour, that will be held on Thursday, February 26, near Live Oak, Florida. - Program highlights include: Overview of...
Row Crop Short Course – March 5 in Chipley
Peanut and cotton growers and allied industry members make plans to attend the 2026 Row Crop Short Course. This year's addition of the Short Course will be hosted by UF/IFAS Extension, Washington County on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The event, at the Washington County...
Friday Feature: Advantage Feeders – Limit Feeding Technology for Livestock
At the recent Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference, held in Marianna on February 11, 2026, DLA Ranch was one of the Trade Show Exhibitors as a distributor for some very interesting limit-feeding technology. The product line they brought to showcase were Advantage...
Planting a Cover Crop before Harvesting Peanut Extends the Grazing Season in Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems
Trumpp, K. R., Dubeux, J. C. B., Mendes, C. E., Ercole, T., Medeiros, M. L., Rodrigues, D., Sganzerla, K., da Cunha, M. V., Magalhaes, A. L. R., Garcia, L., Mota, A., Ruiz-Moreno, M., UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Educaiton Center - Marianna Introduction Florida...
From $15,000 to $250,000: Florida’s Cottage Food Law Today
Many small-scale food producers in Florida begin their businesses under Florida’s cottage food law. From baked goods to shelf-stable preserves, cottage food allows entrepreneurs to test ideas and build a customer base without the cost of a commercial kitchen. Through...