by Ethan Carter | Feb 7, 2025
The Jackson County Extension Office (2741 Penn Ave., Marianna, FL) will host the annual Panhandle Row Crop Short Course on Thursday, March 6th. Registration and trade show begin at 7:15 AM (Central Time) with the meeting starting promptly at 7:45 AM. The event...
by Ethan Carter | Jan 31, 2025
Hogs have long been a troublesome issue for farmers and landowners. However, in recent years however, whitetail deer have become more and more of a concern, rapidly becoming one of the primary crop pests discussed by growers. Both species are now a serious concern for...
by Ethan Carter | Jan 17, 2025
The 2025 Wiregrass Cotton Expo will be next Thursday (January 23) in Dothan at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds (5622 HWY 231 South Dothan, AL 36301). This free program is open to the public and includes a vendor trade show which opens at 8:00 AM CST,...
by external | Dec 20, 2024
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist Cotton prices continue to struggle. Every attempt to gain some ground is met with headwind or negative news/forces leading prices to retreat. There are two “fences” in this market—one at 72 to 73 cents (the front fence) and...
by external | Nov 22, 2024
Guilherme “G” Morata, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Precision spraying for weed control has become increasingly vital in modern agriculture. As growers face rising input costs and growing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable and...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Nov 22, 2024
Another year has almost come and gone for Central Panhandle (Jackson, Calhoun, Washington, and Holmes County) farmers. Peanuts and cotton planted back in April and May have reached maturity and have mostly been harvested. So, with the end of the season upon us,...
