by external | Jun 5, 2020
– The cotton market is attempting to venture into territory we’ve not seen in a while—prices with a “6” in the front. Prices touched the 60’s this week—the highest in almost 3 months. Staying there is still a question mark, however. Prices (July futures) have...
by Marcelo Wallau | Jun 5, 2020
The traditional UF/UGA Corn Silage Field Day will be a webinar this year. Come join us on a virtual tour of the variety trial, and discussion with faculty, producers, and industry partners. This year, we are featuring 47 hybrids from 14 different companies planted at...
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...