Plant-parasitic nematodes are a major yield-limiting factor in peanut production, with peanut root-knot nematode the major nematode of concern (Figure 1). Now is the time to plan a nematode management approach for 2026 peanuts. So, what options ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
The latest Cattle on Feed report summarized December placements, marketings, and total cattle on feed for the month of December. As of January 1, there were 11.45 million head of cattle on feed, a 3.2 decline from January 1, 2024. Placements ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The Quinceys: Established in 1965, Quincey Farms II is an 800-acre operation outside of Trenton, Florida that has been passed from father to sons. The Quincey brothers, Zane and Kelly, have recently taken over for their father but have continued ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
The USDA revised ending stock projections downward for peanuts and cotton and upward for corn in the January crop reports released this week (Oil Crops Outlook and WASDE). Based on report data, the market outlook for peanuts and cotton improved ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Beef production, and the future of it, have been at the forefront of conversations lately in the cattle industry. Knowing that cattle inventories are at the lowest they have been in over 70 years, it is also known that the quantity of beef produced ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Row Crop Recap In 2025, Florida peanut planted acreage was 7% above the 5-year average, whereas corn and cotton acreage were down 3% and 29%, respectively (USDA-NASS). Shifts in acreage were influenced by the financial outlook for each crop. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Due to the government shutdown, the October Cattle on Feed report was not released along with many other data reports used to make informed assumptions about what is going on in the industry. A breakdown of heifers and steers on feed is released ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
A Practical Guide for Columbia County Growers Blueberries have become one of the most promising specialty crops in North Florida, especially for s mall- and medium-scale growers looking to diversify. Thanks to the region’s mild winters, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Winners of the 2025 STEP corn contest were announced at the October 30th awards banquet held at the North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley. Taking the top spot this year was Team Quincey: Zane and Kelley Quincey of Quincey ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management