Farming enterprises in the 21st century require many costly inputs to even have a chance of competing successfully. Equipment such as tractors, truck and harvest machinery are necessary, but a major long term expense. Thorough and regular maintenance… Read More
What’s in season now is certainly variable, location being a major influence in this area. Chances are, if you’re from a cold weather state and enjoying the Florida sunshine, expectations are a bit different than if you are… Read More
Although cool weather certainly makes Floridians feel like they’re experiencing winter, Florida farms are working in overdrive this February producing agricultural products for a whole lot of people who, because of COLD weather, are not able to grow… Read More
Geographic conditions have a major impact on the growing season of any given area. Florida is indeed blessed to have such diverse and healthy growing times. In fact, Florida is one of the few states divided into three… Read More
Field preparations at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy Florida are currently underway for a crop trial offering great value potential for Florida Panhandle farmers, and potential economic and environmental benefits for everyone else…. Read More
Dryland field corn is up and flourishing in the Big Bend Region of Florida. Rains have been well spaced and delivering sufficient water. Corn acreage is forecast to be at its highest point in three quarters of a… Read More
Showers began in April for Florida’s growers in the Big Bend region. With the exception of Tropical Storm Debbie, the showers were steady, and if not generous, they were ample. Early autumn saw the frequency of showers slowdown and the… Read More
There is a growing anxiety about the corn harvest with its high moisture content and lack of available storage. Field conditions are wet making it hard for equipment to cross fields. Cotton fields need to dry out or disease… Read More
Frequent rains over the past week have everything growing rapidly, weeds included. Rust in soybeans, white mold in peanuts and beans, and leaf spot in cotton have made appearances. Almost everyone is behind on their spray schedule which… Read More
Timely showers have crops in very good shape. Corn harvest is underway. Peanuts, cotton and soybeans are progressing nicely. Hay harvest is halted until fair weather but forages are continue to grow rapidly. The condition of cattle is… Read More
