by external | Dec 20, 2024
Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist Cotton prices continue to struggle. Every attempt to gain some ground is met with headwind or negative news/forces leading prices to retreat. There are two “fences” in this market—one at 72 to 73 cents (the front fence) and...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 20, 2024
This week’s featured video is a special holiday treat from the University of Florida. You may have seen Century Tower on the main campus (built in 1953 to commemorate 100 years of UF), or at least seen pictures of the iconic landmark of the University of...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 13, 2024
Forty of Florida’s 67 counties, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), and the University of Florida’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) participated in the Peanut Butter Challenge in 2024. In total, 30,831 jars (39,898...
by Doug Mayo | Dec 13, 2024
Jerry Clower was a well known southern comedian who actually was a county agent in the early 1950s in Mississippi after college graduation. In this video, Jerry shares a classic tale at the Grand Old Opry about his Uncle Versie, who was a farmer who had an accident...
by external | Nov 22, 2024
Guilherme “G” Morata, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Precision spraying for weed control has become increasingly vital in modern agriculture. As growers face rising input costs and growing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable and...
by Hannah Baker | Nov 22, 2024
I recently had a rancher ask me about whether it was more economical to background a group of steers through the winter months to sell in the spring, or sell them at weaning before the end of the year. This decision involves many factors that vary across each...
