July Weather Summary and August Outlook

July Weather Summary and August Outlook

Rainfall July rainfall was above average in many locations across the Panhandle, but this was widely variable.  Large areas received more than 10″ (hot pink), while isolated location less than 5″ (light brown). The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN)...
Friday Funny Feature:  Almond Dairy Farming

Friday Funny Feature: Almond Dairy Farming

Typically, the weekly featured videos share an innovation or idea related to agricultural production.  This week take a break from the serious videos to enjoy a humorous one that pokes fun at the idea of milking almonds, called “Nut Milking Exposed.” ...
USDA Researching New Test to Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil

USDA Researching New Test to Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil

Sharon Durham, ARS Office of Communications Nitrogen is the main nutrient added to cereal crops like corn, which makes them grow faster and stronger. But too much of a good thing could sometimes have negative outcomes. Too much nitrogen can run off with rainwater or...
Friday Feature: The Ride Over Gate

Friday Feature: The Ride Over Gate

Every livestock producer has daydreamed about automatic gates to make travel around ranches faster and easier.  But, it is too expensive to provide power and hydraulic cylinders for each pasture gate.  This week’s featured video was produced by the Wrangler...