September 2013 Panhandle Weather Summary

September 2013 Panhandle Weather Summary

by | Oct 4, 2013

September weather was a drastic change from the previous two months.  Most farmers were thankful to have a break from the daily rains.  The dryer weather allowed for pesticide applications to beat back fungal diseases enhanced by all the wet weather, but for many...
Tropical Storm Karen, Be Aware, Be Prepared!

Tropical Storm Karen, Be Aware, Be Prepared!

by | Oct 4, 2013

According to the latest National Weather Service update at 2pm EDT, Tropical Storm Karen was located about 240 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River moving north northwest at 9 miles per hour. By the time you read this, the location and direction will have...
Cotton Harvest Begins as Tropical Storm Approaches

Cotton Harvest Begins as Tropical Storm Approaches

by | Oct 4, 2013

Harvest has begun in a few early planted fields around Northwest Florida this week. Additionally, some defoliant applications were made as well. Tropical Storm “Karen” is projected to be felt in the Florida Panhandle sometime this Sunday. The imminent rain and winds...

Panhandle August Weather Update

by | Sep 6, 2013

The rain just keeps on coming.  August was another wet month and many farms and ranches in the Florida Panhandle are saturated.  The National Weather Service estimates much of the Panhandle received more than eight inches and some areas more than 15 inches in August. ...