by Doug Mayo | Oct 21, 2016
Many producers are probably sitting in fairly good position right now with regard to their cotton marketing and risk management. Provided they took advantage of the opportunities above 70 cents when the market was there—and I think many did. The question on the mind...
by Doug Mayo | Oct 21, 2016
The 2016 Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) presented by Massey Ferguson was a fierce competition, with 269 entries vying for the top spot. Three Florida Panhandle Farms were recognized for excellent quality hay: Bill Conrad, Bascom had the third place entry in the...
by Doug Mayo | Oct 21, 2016
Harold and Jenny live on a farm in the Florida Panhandle. Though they have been married for many years, and raised three children to adulthood together, their marriage has been challenging for Jenny. Harold has worked hard his whole adult life to provide for his...
by Peter C. Andersen | Oct 14, 2016
There is substantial interest in growing olives (Olea europaea) in northern Florida and southern Georgia. Thus far, olives have been relatively pest free, and appear to be a sustainable crop for this region. Olives are native to the Mediterranean region, can live...
by Russ Mizell | Oct 14, 2016
Russ Mizell, Peter Andersen and Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman Olives, Olea europaea, are a newly-developing crop in Florida, but much still remains to be learned of the potential pests. Olives are best adapted to dry Mediterranean climates with some winter chilling....