Harvest Time – Recapping the 2024 Cropping Season

Harvest Time – Recapping the 2024 Cropping Season

Another year has almost come and gone for Central Panhandle (Jackson, Calhoun, Washington, and Holmes County) farmers.  Peanuts and cotton planted back in April and May have reached maturity and have mostly been harvested.  So, with the end of the season upon us,...
2024 End-of-Season Florida Peanut Disease Notes

2024 End-of-Season Florida Peanut Disease Notes

As we approach the end of the 2024 peanut season, it’s time to reflect on some of the major disease challenges observed this year and how they may impact planning for 2025. Soilborne diseases like white mold (southern stem rot) and Cylindrocladium Black Rot (CBR) as...
Peanut Maturity Update – 9/19/24

Peanut Maturity Update – 9/19/24

Maturity Update The aGDD Tracker below shows the number of adjusted Growing Degree Days (aGDDs) accumulated by 80 fictional fields (8 locations x 10 planting dates) as of 9/19/24. Real temperature and rainfall data from each location is used as well as common soil...
Peanut Maturity & Disease Updates – 9/6/24

Peanut Maturity & Disease Updates – 9/6/24

 Maturity Update The aGDD Tracker below shows the number of adjusted Growing Degree Days (aGDDs) accumulated by 80 fictional fields (8 locations x 10 planting dates) as of 9/5/24. Real temperature and rainfall data from each location is used as well as common soil...
Friday Feature:  Larry McArthur’s 50th Peanut Harvest

Friday Feature: Larry McArthur’s 50th Peanut Harvest

This week’s featured video was published by Field Rows to highlight the kickoff the peanut harvest season.  This year is extra special at McArthur Farms, Malone, Florida, because 2024 is Larry McArthur’s 50th year growing peanuts in Jackson County.  In the...