by Les Harrison | Jun 15, 2012
Rains over the past week have greatly improved crop and pasture conditions in Washington County. The watermelon, sweet corn, and vegetable harvests are proceeding at a rapid pace. Peanuts and cotton are responding well to recent rains. Cattle conditions are improving...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 15, 2012
Florida agriculture has remained viable and strong through the current economic downturn. The widely held view of financial vigor may have some long-term effects on commodity prices. Negotiations are heating up in Washington D.C. on the 2012 Farm Bill and all...
by Les Harrison | May 18, 2012
Recent rains have been spotty, hitting some farms and missing others. However peanut and cotton growers are quickly taking advantage of available moisture for soil preparation and planting those areas of the county with adequate moisture. Improving pasture quality and...
by Les Harrison | Apr 20, 2012
Much needed rain on Wednesday, April 18, help pastures make a rapid recovery from drought-stress. The rain has not slowed land preparation for cotton and peanuts. Growers are proceeding at a rapid pace. Watermelons are ahead or on schedule for an early harvest, and...
by Les Harrison | Apr 14, 2012
Peanuts are a popular crop choice for 2012 in Washington County. Weather conditions will make the difference between success and failure. Dry conditions are making ryegrass and cool season forages decline at a rapid pace. Each dry day furthers the certainty of this...
by Doug Mayo | Mar 23, 2012
Certainly the rain that fell late this winter has helped replenish the ground water and has refilled ponds that have been dry or nearly dry for some time. For the first time in months, the Florida Panhandle has moved out of the severe drought category on the drought...
