by Libbie Johnson | Feb 7, 2014
It’s February and time to make some real decisions about what to plant and how many acres to plant. Many factors go into determining the right fit for any producer, but the bottom line is profitability. To help producers make informed choices, it’s always good to...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 3, 2014
It is the time of year when land owners and farmers negotiate lease agreements for the crop year ahead. One of the toughest parts of negotiation is having a handle on what is a fair price. The USDA National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) does an annual survey...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 13, 2013
Rome Ethredge, UGA Seminole County Extension Coordinator Seminole Crop E News What are our planting options for 2014? Dr. Nathan Smith, UGA Extension Ag Economist, developed crop economic return estimates for 2014. These estimates are helpful in making those tough...
by Doug Mayo | Aug 23, 2013
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their Land Values 2013 Summary last month based on surveys conducted in early June. This report provides some unbiased averages that could provide a helpful starting place for land sale negotiations, but is...
by Les Harrison | Aug 16, 2013
Field preparations at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy Florida are currently underway for a crop trial offering great value potential for Florida Panhandle farmers, and potential economic and environmental benefits for everyone...
by Josh Thompson | Mar 1, 2013
Corn prices are attractive this year due to reduced corn stocks caused by the severe drought the corn-belt experienced in 2012. This will lead to an increase in corn acres across the US, including the Florida panhandle, where growers are concerned by projections of...
