by Doug Mayo | Jun 3, 2016
The 64-cent area (Dec16 futures prices) seems to be the limit that this market is willing to go at this point. Additional positive market factors could take us to 66 cents—but 64 cents has been tested twice over the past month or so and the market shows no ability,...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 3, 2016
Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist The August 2016 Feeder Cattle futures contract made a $5.60/cwt. price improvement during May. Based on this futures price increase, August Feeder Cattle revenues increased by approximately $42.00/hd. ($5.60/cwt. * 7.5 cwt.)...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 3, 2016
A local farmer got a lot of attention recently when he advertised a used tractor for sale on Craig’s list. The cleverly written advertisement said: FOR SALE Used John Deere Tractor Must sell wife’s tractor. Tractor has been used with love for many...
by Doug Mayo | May 27, 2016
Brad Buck, UF/IFAS Communications Situation The Q-biotype whitefly, a significant tropical and subtropical pest, may threaten Florida crops such as tomatoes, squash, beans, watermelons and many other vegetables and ornamentals if immediate measures are not taken to...
by Doug Mayo | May 27, 2016
A young farmer married his high school sweetheart and moved her from the city to live with him out on the family farm. At first life was good. She busied herself turning their house into their home. Overtime her loneliness started getting the best of her. She...
