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 Kacey Aukema | Jan 7, 2022
Soil health broadly refers to the quality of a soil in terms of chemical, physical, and biological characteristics. It includes conventional soil fertility considerations and adds to it a more holistic view of the soil by considering more dimensions of a soil...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 17, 2021
In almost every relationship, discussions about money can be very awkward. As we close out 2020, many farmers and landowners have begun discussion about farmland rental agreements and renewing leases. It is also a good time of the year to think about worker...
by external | Dec 17, 2021
Source: National Corn Growers Association Corn growers showed the amazing possibilities open to agriculture with the use of modern seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices this year as David Hula topped the 600...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 17, 2021
This week’s featured video was produced by Florida Farm Bureau to share the story of Clay and Kari Fulford, Jefferson County, who were one of three Florida farms selected as finalist for the 2021 Achievement in Agriculture Award. While they were not selected as...
by external | Dec 10, 2021
Mark Warren, UF/IFAS Extension Levy County Agriculture Agent Farmers across North Florida are expressing concern about high and rising fertilizer costs as they look to the upcoming season. While there isn’t much that we can offer in terms of supply chain issues and...
