by external | May 29, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – Prices (July futures) continue in a range of 54 to 59 cents. We’ve seen a decent uptrend since the most recent low of 53½ on May 5, and with a few hiccups, since the low near 48 on April 1. The market...
by Andrea Albertin | May 22, 2020
– Farmers and ranchers have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) that maintain or improve water quality, quantity and soil conditions on their lands for many years. Several agencies in our region recognize this and offer financial assistance to defer the...
by Nicholas Dufault | May 22, 2020
There are many environmental, chemical, and biological factors that can affect a peanut stand; fungal diseases being one of them. Recently, Aspergillus species have been the focus of fungal problems on peanut seed, as well as stand issues in the field (Aspergillus...
by Jennifer Bearden | May 22, 2020
– Jennifer Bearden, UF/IFAS Okaloosa Extension Ag Agent, and Ethan Carter, Regional Crop IPM Agent The warm, dry weather this spring is a serious concern. It’s causing many problems ranging from delayed planting to wildfires and everything in between. It is also...
by external | May 22, 2020
From: farmers.gov/cfap The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide vital financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a five-percent-or-greater price decline or who had losses due to market supply chain disruptions...
by Doug Mayo | May 22, 2020
This week we check back in with Jim MacArthur in Jackson County through his YouTube channel called “Field Rows”. He recently shared a video he created to show how McArthur Farms plants their cotton fields. Climb in the cab with Jim and see how this is...
