Panhandle Crop Update – What’s Popping with Corn?

Panhandle Crop Update – What’s Popping with Corn?

Although many businesses and sectors of our economy have been shut down since mid-March, the agricultural industry has still been hard at work. (#Stillfarming)  Throughout the month of March, corn fields were planted across the Panhandle. They are currently one of our...
Corn Planting Date and Starter Fertilizer Recommendations

Corn Planting Date and Starter Fertilizer Recommendations

– Planting Date Optimum corn planting time in North Florida is different for irrigated versus non-irrigated corn.  Irrigated corn should be planted in the month of March, and preferably early March, as the highest yields are normally attained from these dates. ...
Twisted Whorl Syndrome in Corn

Twisted Whorl Syndrome in Corn

Authored by De Broughton, Regional Specialized Agronomic Crop Agent, and Ethan Carter, Regional Specialized Crop IPM Agent Throughout North Florida, producers have reported seeing corn of certain varieties with twisted whorls and other unusual symptoms. Soon after...

Corn Harvest is Underway in Jackson County (video)

Combines began picking through corn last week, and this week the harvesting continues. Jackson County has a corn yield contest that several growers participate in.  Having a yield check allows for a friendly competition, but also provides a yield comparison between...