Four farm assistance programs have deadlines in August 2026: Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program New base acre allocations for Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Nitrogen fertilizer prices have risen sharply. The increase in cost of a key input for corn production has implications for planted acreage, yields, corn price outlook, and profit margins. Fertilizer Prices As shown in Figure 1, the retail ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
White-tailed deer damage in agricultural fields can be substantial and is an increasing concern for growers across Florida. Deer may not be a major issue in every region, but understanding where damage occurs and what types of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
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
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
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
Learn how to make every drop count! The Master Irrigator Drip Irrigation Short Course brings together industry experts, hands-on demonstrations, and funding opportunities to help growers increase irrigation use efficiency. Join us on November ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Jay Capasso (UF/IFAS NFREC - Suwannee Valley) and Wes Porter (UGA Crop and Soil Sciences Department) Peanut harvest season has begun in North Florida which raises the question: when should you terminate irrigation in peanuts? Unlike corn, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Ethan Carter, Daniel Leonard, Mark Warren, Beth Cannon, Jay Capasso, Barry Tillman, Nick Dufault, UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Team In mid-August, we began receiving reports of peanut leaf spot and rust diseases from Levy to Jackson counties. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
This article describes recent price trends and market fundamentals for grain corn and peanuts. Grain Corn The local grain corn price for August delivery is typically determined by the Chicago Board of Trade September futures contract price ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops