Dryland corn is up and going strong in the Big Bend Region.
Dryland field corn is up and flourishing in the Big Bend Region of Florida. Rains have been well spaced and delivering sufficient water.
Corn acreage is forecast to be at its highest point in three quarters of a century. The 97,282,000 acres nationally is an increase of 127,000 acres over last year.
The rate of acreage increase has been moderated by weather and market conditions this year. There was an increase of 5,219,000 million acres year over year from 2011 to 2012.
While not close to the drought and demand induced highs, corn is still trading for $5.83 per bushel on September 2013 contracts at the Chicago Board of Trade.
For information on Corn Production:
UF Field Corn Production Guide
UF Field Corn Production Problems: A Diagnostic Guide
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director, Agriculture and Natural Resources. He works with small and medium sized producers in the Big Bend region of north Florida on a wide range of topics. He has a Master’s of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Florida.
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