by Jennifer Bearden | Jan 30, 2026
Once you close the furrow, many agronomic decisions have been finalized so it is important to carefully consider all you option before you plant. The first decision that needs to be considered is what crop to plant. I’m not an economist, so I’ll let you research...
by Ian Small | Jan 30, 2026
Ian Small, Fanny Iriarte, and Kelly O’Brien, North Florida Research and Education Center -Quincy In the summer of 2024, University of Florida plant pathologists at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy detected stem canker and dieback...
by external | Jan 23, 2026
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist In 2026, provisions of an improved ARC/PLC income safety net and higher loan rates in the OBBBA will fully kick in. Payments from the 2025 crop year will be received in October 2026. Producers will receive Bridge Payments. ...
by external | Jan 16, 2026
Adam Rabinowitz, Alabama Extension Crop Economist – Southern Ag Today -January 14, 2026 On Monday, January 12, 2026, the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report was released with some unexpected projections. A record corn crop is even...
by Nick Simmons | Dec 19, 2025
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Registration | 7:30 AM – Meeting Start | 8:00 AM Linda Carden Community Center – 5259 Booker Lane Jay, FL 32565 Speakers will include: Dr. Bob Kemerait UGA Plant Pathologist, Dr. Hardeep Singh UF/IFAS Agronomist, Dr. Ednaldo...
by external | Dec 19, 2025
The 2025 harvest is complete, and farmers are now planning for the next crop year. With the reality of a difficult economy for cotton farmers, experts with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are ready to help. They are bringing together resources,...