November 16, 2012
Jefferson County – Late Army Worms
Winter grazing planted in reasonably moist dirt is struggling to survive five to six weeks with little-to-no rain. The situation has gotten even worse in Jefferson County. Army worms have decimated some fields.
The late showing of worms in summer pasture produced a late crop of eggs. The eggs have hatched and, without sufficient cold weather, the larvae are eating aggressively. Timely treatment will control this pest. Check with your Extension Agent to analyze your specific situation and options. Submitted by Jed Dillard, Jefferson Co. Ag Extension Agent
National News
The Environmental Protection Agency has denied requests from several governors to waive production requirements for corn-based ethanol. A renewable fuels law requires that 13.2 billion gallons of ethanol be produced by this year and 15 billion gallons be produced by 2015.
Weather
No rain recorded at the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office for the week of November 9/16, 2012. No rain was reported by the Nation Weather Service at the Tallahassee Airport. No rain is in the forecast through Thanksgiving
Commodity Exchange Prices
| Cash/Date |
11/12 |
11/13 |
11/14 |
11/15 |
11/16 |
| Corn |
733-0 |
738-4 |
740-6 |
734-6 |
|
| Soybeans |
1395-4 |
1395-4 |
1409-4 |
1395-0 |
|
| Live Cattle |
125.35 |
125.8 |
125.425 |
125.6 |
125.7 |
| Feeder Cattle |
144.17 |
143.94 |
143.57 |
143.22 |
143.2 |
Forage – USDA for FL, GA, AL
| Type | Size |
$ Range |
| Bahiagrass | Lg Round Premium |
86.67 |
| Bermuda | Lg Round Premium |
100.00 |
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