by Doug Mayo | May 18, 2018
Last week (May 10,2018) USDA released its monthly crop production and supply and demand estimates. Each year, the May report contains the first projections for the upcoming new crop year. Here is a summary of major points for both 2017 old crop, and 2018 new crop....
by Doug Mayo | May 18, 2018
This week’s featured video was produced by Chartwells School Dining Services to highlight their “Farm to School” program. This video features the relationship that was established with Cherokee Farms, Marianna, Florida to supply every student in the...
by Doug Mayo | May 11, 2018
One area of management that often comes up in discussions with producers managing smaller herds is pasture fertilization. There are several aspects that can be confusing. The first questions are, “Should I fertilize?” and, “Is it worth the money?” The next...
by Doug Mayo | May 11, 2018
This week’s featured video is a humorous selection of Rawhide tales with Karl Kressman. Karl Kressman is a well known cowboy and Longhorn cattle breeder in Jackson County, FL. Instead of writing down his memoirs he has created a YouTube video series to share...
by Doug Mayo | May 4, 2018
Rainfall April was another cool month, only slightly warmer than March, with below normal rainfall for much of the Panhandle. Most of the region received 2-5″, with isolated areas over 5″. All six Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) stations in the...