There is growing concern among many landowners across the Southeast, especially in parts of Florida, with a potential drought expanding. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains. Rippey shares how increasing drought development is impacting both municipalities and agriculture in Florida. But Rippey says Florida is not the only part of the Deep South experiencing drought development in recent days. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Planter Adjustment key to Maximizing Plant Stands
By Clint Thompson As farmers begin planting crops this spring, planter adjustment is a key strategy that they need to utilize to maximize plant stands. Planting errors that are attributed to improper setup and maintenance can lead to costly emergence penalties that will significantly impact yield, according to Simer Virk, University of Georgia research engineer. He said UGA research has …
Coronavirus Pandemic Impacting UGA Ag Research
By Clint Thompson The coronavirus pandemic has cancelled sports, schools and large gatherings for the near future and is impacting agricultural research at the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). According to UGA CAES Associate Dean for Research Allen Moore, the plan that’s been implemented for researchers within the college is don’t start any new …
Lack of Rainfall Impacting Florida Agriculture
By Clint Thompson Lack of rainfall in March in Florida could have major implications for Florida agriculture. David Zierden, a state climatologist at Florida State University’s Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, said most of the state is currently experiencing conditions that are drier than normal. “With these very warm temperatures we’ve seen in the month of March and only fractions …
Cover Crops Helped Alabama Growers During Rainy Winter
By Clint Thompson Alabama farmers who utilized cover crops this winter protected their soil during times of excessive rainfall, according to Audrey Gamble, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at Auburn University. “I think it’s very obvious to see that we’ve had record rainfalls across the state, and that in fields where we had cover crops, it helped with preventing …
UGA Studying White Mold to Ensure Continued Sensitivity to Fungicides
By Clint Thompson White mold disease in peanuts has always been a problem for producers in the Southeast. University of Georgia plant pathologist Tim Brenneman is conducting research this year to see if the disease is developing resistance to the fungicides producers are already applying. “We’ve had about 25 years of exposure, and in some cases, heavy exposure. Where we’re …
Proactive Measures from the Georgia Produce Safety Program
Due to Covid 19, the Georgia Produce Safety Program, through the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), has announced proactive measures to help producers across the state. Education and Outreach Associate, Elizabeth Stalvey, has more details. GDA would like to remind everyone that COVID-19 is not a foodborne disease and there is no evidence that it can be transmitted through food …
Florida Cattle Producer Promotes Industry
During this time when we are all dealing with Covid 19, it’s nice to move away from that topic a bit to hear from a Florida cattle producer who really enjoys what he does. Rabe Rabon from Okeechobee, Florida, formerly participated in the rodeo circuit, but recently told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, he is now trying to grow his cattle …
Georgia Citrus Meeting Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
By Clint Thompson The Spring Citrus Update, scheduled for March 31 in Valdosta, Georgia, has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Jake Price, University of Georgia Extension Coordinator for Lowndes County, confirmed that the meeting was called off with no plans of when it will be rescheduled. The meeting was expected to draw a huge contingent of interested producers …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Monitoring Current Conditions
In response to the growing concerns of Covid 19, many in agriculture are seeing changes made to various aspects of daily life, and that includes those in the cattle industry. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, says they continue to monitor what is happening. For questions or concerns, contact Beasley at the ACA office at ebeasley@bamabeef.org or (334) …