by Jennifer Bearden | Oct 25, 2013
Cover crops have been used by agricultural producers for thousands of years. However, we have seen a decline in cover crop use over the past century, as the use of commercial fertilizers have increased. Even though they are readily available and easy to use,...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 12, 2013
Information provided by the Florida Department of Agriculture Applications accepted July 15, 2013 through August 29, 2013 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is urging Florida’s agricultural land owners to consider applying to the Rural and Family...
by Shep Eubanks | Mar 22, 2013
Now is a good time to calibrate your boom sprayers as you head into the new crop season. Calibration is not a difficult process if you understand a few principles of calibration. It is important to calibrate your pesticide applicators on a regular basis to ensure...
by Matthew Orwat | Jan 18, 2013
Matthew Orwat, Horticulture Agent I, Washington County Extension Last week’s warm spring-like weather has reminded producers that it is time to prepare this year’s fertility management plan. This reminder is timely because there is still time to prepare for the...
by Doug Mayo | Nov 30, 2012
Submitted by Rance Ellis, FDACS OAWP Agriculture often is in the spotlight, some might say the bull’s eye, when environmental issues are raised. This is partly because agriculture is visible; people can see a farmer on a tractor and irrigation systems operating, and...
