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Tag: Florida
Ready, Set, Harvest … in the South Jul 5, 2023
MOUNTAIN HOME, TX – Rice harvest is already under way in the Everglades Agricultural Area of southern Florida and will soon begin in southwest Louisiana and in Texas, west of […]
California avocado growers expecting a slightly smaller yield, with larger fruit sizing Mar 24, 2023
California farmers first planted avocados in 1856, lagging behind Florida, yet the Golden State now accounts for about 90% of production in the U.S. Among the hundreds of avocado varieties […]
2022 Weather Summary and 1st Quarter Outlook Jan 17, 2023
Rainfall 2022 was a unique weather year in the Panhandle. After several wetter than normal years, the end of 2022 got significantly drier than it has been in recent years. […]
Thousands of Florida Ranches Damaged By Hurricane Ian Nov 3, 2022
A survey of cattle ranchers following Hurricane Ian found 5,822 suffered significant damage to structures, fences and equipment. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said the survey indicated […]
Florida: 2 Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas to Freeze Oct 29, 2022
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. […]
Florida Peanuts: End of Season Disease Notes Oct 3, 2022
As the end of the peanut season approaches, there are many things that need to be done, however, do not forget to pay attention to late season diseases. Leaf spots and rust diseases are […]
Florida: Alachua County Designated Natural Disaster Area to Jan. Freeze Aug 27, 2022
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. […]
Georgia: 2 Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas to Tornado, High Winds Aug 27, 2022
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. […]
Florida Peanuts: Time to Start Monitoring for Maturity Aug 22, 2022
Green (immature) peanuts are already being harvested for boiling, and this morning on the news they were previewing high school football games – a busy summer has almost completely flown […]
Florida Peanuts: More Spotted Wilt Showing Up This Year Jul 6, 2022
So far in June 2022, I’m noticing more spotted wilt in the Suwannee Valley and Gainesville areas than usual. I’ve found it in early planted peanuts in the Panhandle of […]
