Authored by: Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist U.S. cotton exports are typically equal to about 86% of production. Major export destination countries include China, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Vietnam, and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
The National Black Growers Council and Gilbert & Granger Farms are hosting a Cotton & Peanut Harvest Field Day, which will be a networking and educational event designed to bring together producers, agribusiness professionals, industry ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Authored by: Cheryl Mackowiak, UF/IFAS Crop and Forage Soil Scientist, North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) - Quincy Keeping your land covered with some type of vegetation during the winter months provides various benefits, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Water
Rainfall June 2026 brought significant rainfall to the Panhandle north of Interstate 10, but much of Florida remained drier than normal. The map above to the left shows the estimated rainfall totals for June 2026, ranging from 1-2" in orange, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Authored by: Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics The latest USDA numbers could help to add some support to the market. No promises and the outlook uncertain, but the current numbers could be viewed as encouraging. First ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
Please join us at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna (3925 Highway 71) on August 13th for the annual UF Peanut Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses exclusively on peanut production, with topics including ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Please join us at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, in Quincy, Florida (155 Research Rd. Quincy, FL 32351) on Thursday, July 30th for the annual Row Crop Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses on corn and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Authored by: Dr. Ed Borgato, WFREC Crop Weed Specialist and Ranieri Borsari, Research Assistant The Endangered Species Act (ESA) language on pesticide labels focuses on protecting species, their habitats, and family farms. This strategy was ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsAuthor: Don Shurley, Emeritus UGA Crop Economist There are now multiple industry and government efforts underway aimed to improve the economics of the U.S. cotton industry. In my 46 years working with farmers and agriculture, I don’t ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsPrecipitation May 2026 was one of the wettest on record in many locations in the Florida Panhandle. The map to the left above shows NOAA's estimates for rainfall across Florida. While parts of Central and South Florida remined dry, the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock