by Matt Lollar | Jul 19, 2019
Now that the summer heat is bearing down on us, it’s time to start thinking of October. That’s right, I said October. When we think about October, we think about cooler days, fall harvests, and Halloween. Unfortunately, the typical jack-o’-lantern...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 19, 2019
Source: Florida Farm Bureau Each year, Florida Farm Bureau recognizes legislators for their support of the Florida Agriculture Industry. This year their state board of directors selected Senator George Gainer as the Senator of the Year. Senator Gainer represents...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2019
Florida Forest Service Press Release, July 8, 2019 Contact: Joe Zwierzchowski (850) 206-2675 Twitter: @FLForestService @FFS_Blackwater The Florida Forest Service announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2019
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics Cotton prices have been under attack. The meltdown started on Monday (July 8) and continued on Tuesday—new crop December 2019 futures lost 3 ½ cents over those 2 days. Prices tried to and did recover on...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 28, 2019
Every five years, farmers from across the U.S. complete detailed questionnaires that provide the best statistical information available about the farming industry in this country. State and county data from the 2017 US Census of Agriculture was released in April...
by Doug Mayo | Jun 21, 2019
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics New crop December futures have rallied from the recent new low below 65 cents. December futures are currently at 66+ and are likely to track in the 65 to 69 cent range in the near term, unless a major unforeseen...