by Libbie Johnson | Feb 7, 2014
It’s February and time to make some real decisions about what to plant and how many acres to plant. Many factors go into determining the right fit for any producer, but the bottom line is profitability. To help producers make informed choices, it’s always good to...
by Jennifer Bearden | Jan 10, 2014
Variety selection is critical to achieving high yields, better crop quality, and pest resistance. Soil and environmental factors vary greatly in our country and even the Southeast region. This is why universities perform variety trials at numerous locations in the...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 13, 2013
Rome Ethredge, UGA Seminole County Extension Coordinator Seminole Crop E News What are our planting options for 2014? Dr. Nathan Smith, UGA Extension Ag Economist, developed crop economic return estimates for 2014. These estimates are helpful in making those tough...
by Josh Thompson | Nov 9, 2013
It’s early November and there is still a great deal of cotton to be picked in Northwest Florida. Yield reports from Jackson County have been well below the norm, with yields being reported between 400 -1100 lbs. of lint per acre. Additionally, there have been some...
by Josh Thompson | Oct 4, 2013
Harvest has begun in a few early planted fields around Northwest Florida this week. Additionally, some defoliant applications were made as well. Tropical Storm “Karen” is projected to be felt in the Florida Panhandle sometime this Sunday. The imminent rain and winds...
by Michael Donahoe | Sep 13, 2013
The cotton crop is maturing fast and defoliation will soon be underway in many older planted fields. Proper timing of cotton harvest aid applications is important for optimizing both yield and quality of the crop. Defoliation decisions should be based on the crop and...
