by David Wright | Jan 7, 2022
Growing up on a farm in Middle Tennessee allowed me to see firsthand why terraces, conservation tillage and cover crops were so important for preventing erosion. Most farms had burley tobacco bases of 0.5 to 2 acres and pasture (usually fescue and clover). Corn was...
by David Wright | Jun 18, 2021
David Wright, UF/IFAS Agronomy Extension Specialist Florida peanut growers are just at the end of planting for the 2021 growing season. In general, this year’s planting has gone well, with few issues. Peanuts can be grown successfully in a wide variety of soil...
by David Wright | Jan 29, 2021
– Ramdeo Seepaul, Ian Small, Sheeja George, David Wright, North Florida Research and Education Center, and Michael Mulvaney, West Florida Research and Education Center Carinata is grown primarily as a sustainable source of non-edible oils, which can be refined...
by David Wright | Sep 4, 2020
– Agenda – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT (9:00 – 1:00 CST) 10:00 Introduction – Dan Geller (UGA) 10:05 Cover Crops Basics – Joel Love (UF) 10:30 Choosing the Right Cover Crop – Julia Gaskins (UGA) 10:55 Nitrogen Management and Cover...
by David Wright | Jul 31, 2020
– Many crop producers in the Panhandle utilize conservation tillage when planting into winter fallow weeds or cover crops. UF/IFAS research data over the years show that cover crops can help prevent erosion and conserve moisture, but may not always increase...
