Peanut Condition and Maturity Update 7/26/24

Peanut Condition and Maturity Update 7/26/24

Ethan Carter, UF/IFAS Extension Regional Row Crop IPM Agent & Mark Mauldin, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County       Disease White mold had a huge impact on peanut yield last year from Jay to Marianna. The impact largely went unnoticed until harvest, when a...
Spray Drone Regulations

Spray Drone Regulations

No doubt, drones are increasingly popular in agriculture these days, as well as in many other industries.  Drones are aircraft and not toys (unless they weigh under 0.55 pounds).  As such, they are subject to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations.  Drones...
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Youth with Ag-Tech Skills

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Youth with Ag-Tech Skills

Ian Small, Tre Easterly, Valerie Stansly, and Sheeja George As agriculture increasingly integrates advanced technology, the gap in skills needed to support and innovate within the industry is widening. To address this challenge, a United States Department of...
Cotton Marketing News:  Cotton Price Taking Baby Steps Forward

Cotton Marketing News: Cotton Price Taking Baby Steps Forward

Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Prices (December 24 futures) are attempting a rally.  Since the string of closing prices below 72¢, price has gained roughly 2¢ and is now testing what could be a little resistance at the 74¢ area. – If we...