by Doug Mayo | Sep 9, 2016
The last few years most of the farm market news has been pretty discouraging, with declining market prices for peanuts, cotton, corn, soybeans, and cattle. In August, however, USDA released the 2016 Land Values Summary report that showed that the value of farmland has...
by Molly Jameson | Sep 2, 2016
One excellent way to increase farm sales is to host a farm tour. In 2013 the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1106, protecting farmers and ranchers from liability as long as activities are directly related to agriculture. This has opened up many opportunities...
by Blake Thaxton | Aug 26, 2016
Author: Jose Perez, UF/IFAS Small Farms Extension Coordinator Dr. Ayanava Majumdar is an Extension Entomologist for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University. His work focuses on finding practical solutions for managing insect pests that affect...
by Doug Mayo | Aug 19, 2016
In a recent newsletter, I referred to the sudden increase in cotton prices as “Christmas in July.” Well, as we all know, the new wears off eventually—even for Christmas gifts. July was a good month, but so far August has not been. Prices have come under...
by Mark Mauldin | Aug 5, 2016
On January 1, 2017 medicated feeds for livestock will no longer be sold “over-the-counter” (OTC) through feed dealers. Under the direction of the US Food and Drug Administration, feeds that include antimicrobial drugs will be transitioning to Veterinary...
by Doug Mayo | Aug 5, 2016
Typically, July in the Florida Panhandle is the wettest month of the year with 6-7″ of rainfall. In the graphic above, areas that are hot pink or dark red did receive over 6″ in July, but this was not the case for many central and eastern counties. The...
