Watermelon growers typically apply a complete analysis fertilizer in the bed before before the beds are covered with plastic mulch and drip tape, well before planting. This bed fertilizer supplies a portion of the crop's nitrogen needs, with ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
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 deadline for obtaining crop insurance for Florida peanuts, corn, and cotton is February 28th. You may want to reevaluate your crop insurance choices as premium subsidies have increased in 2026. Contact your crop insurance agent to discuss ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management
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
Injecting blue dye into drip irrigation systems as a way to test and visualize water and nutrient movement in soil has been used for 30 years in the Suwannee Valley of North Florida (UF/IFAS EDIS Publication HS222). The movement of water ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management
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
Jay Capasso, Vivek Sharma, Paulette Tomlinson, and Erin Dasher Introduction North Florida’s Suwannee Valley is an agriculturally productive region for crops, including corn, peanuts, watermelon, and carrots. The region is also home to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water