Contract Grazing: A Flexible Option for Row Crop Producers

Contract Grazing: A Flexible Option for Row Crop Producers

Max Runge, Southern Ag Today  November 3, 2025 – “Contract Grazing: A Flexible Option for Row Crop Producers,”  Row crop producers across the country are feeling the financial squeeze. High input costs and low commodity prices are tightening profit margins, and...
Potential Winter Cover Crops and Best Management Practices

Potential Winter Cover Crops and Best Management Practices

Introduction As the Florida Panhandle transitions into fall, farmers are finishing up summer crops and preparing for the winter months. This is an ideal time to plant cover crops, which serve as a critical tool for soil conservation, nutrient management, and improving...
Friday Feature:  Gilbert Farms NBGC Field Day Highlights

Friday Feature: Gilbert Farms NBGC Field Day Highlights

On Friday, September 12, 2025 Dexter Gilbert, Campbellton, Florida (Jackson County) hosted a National Black Grower’s Council (NBGC) Field Day.  This week’s featured video shares highlights from the event that featured multiple demonstrations of modern...
Crops to Consider for Fall Planting

Crops to Consider for Fall Planting

It’s pretty late in the season to be thinking about what to plant to make a profit, but there are quite a few crops that can be started in the fall and harvested into the winter.  Even if you’re not looking to grow a market crop, you definitely have time...