Brittle Snap Damage in Corn

Brittle Snap Damage in Corn

Recently, I received a call about a strange phenomenon in a Washington County corn field.   Some type of pest was cutting off corn stalks, so my first thought were cutworms. But, when I found out the cut off stalks were V8 stage corn, that was almost head high, I got...
April Weather Summary and May Outlook

April Weather Summary and May Outlook

Rainfall – April was another dry month in the central and eastern portion of the Panhandle, with higher totals in the western counties.  The areas in red received over 5″, while the tan, yellow and green less than 4″. – The Florida Automated...
1st Quarter 2019 Weather Summary & 2nd Quarter Outlook

1st Quarter 2019 Weather Summary & 2nd Quarter Outlook

Long range weather forecasting is challenging. All of us would like to know what to expect several months out, to help plan your farm management.  To help with this, weather scientists utilize the ENSO phases, determined by sea surface temperatures in the Pacific...
Friday Feature:  Century Farm Devastated by Nebraska Flood

Friday Feature: Century Farm Devastated by Nebraska Flood

I am sure you have seen news stories about the historic flooding in Nebraska and Iowa at the end of March.  The farm losses and damage to rural communities are staggering.  This week’s featured video, published by Nebraska Farm Bureau, shows how one 5th...
Pasture Weeds are Coming – Be Ready

Pasture Weeds are Coming – Be Ready

Almost six months post Hurricane Michael, ranchers throughout the impacted areas are still feeling the effects of the storm. While many immediate issues caused by the storm have been addressed, the Thanks-to-Michael to-do list continues to grow as the seasons change....