Peanut Acres Hit 34 Year High - U.S. Farmers planted an estimated 1.9 million acres of peanuts in 2025. If realized, this would mark the largest peanut plantings since 1991. If true, experts anticipate 34% increase in ending stocks from the prior year. buff.ly/UZX93wf

Reminder to horse owners to supplement salt during the summer. Horses can lose more than 2.5 gallons of water per hour when exercising on hot & humid days. They lose important minerals that can be supplemented to horses by providing access to salt. buff.ly/E1cZudU

Cotton prices continue in the 67¢ to 71¢ range. Nothing has pushed prices higher for months. Farmers looking for opportunities in the 70’s, but it’s been an agonizing journey. Use has increased but has yet to translate into stronger prices. buff.ly/DEUMemF

Bob Hochmuth was inducted into National County Agent Hall of Fame. Bob’s 43-year career stands out for his expertise in vegetable crops, impactful educational programs, and exemplary leadership. buff.ly/3rFmTM3

Funny Video: Baxter Black’s The Rooster with Spurs - In this video, Baxter shares a very funny tale about a cocky cowboy, who was totally humbled after assisting a heifer who was having major trouble calving. Watch the video to hear what happened. buff.ly/yzBCQRB

Choosing the Right Sales Model for Your Farm - Molly Jameson compares farmers markets, community supported agriculture (CSA), restaurant sales, on-farm sales, and Internet sales. There’s no best solution, so start where you’re most comfortable. buff.ly/3mSIDS1

What’s Eating Your Peanuts? Late July and early August are prime time for caterpillars. Lesser Cornstalk Borer (LCB) continues to be found in fields. Folks continue to see “hopper burn.". Hot, dry conditions favor the development of spider mites. buff.ly/MrikL4W

July Cattle Market Update - USDA released the July Cattle Inventory Report. This report provides insight into herd numbers and expansion efforts, specifically heifer retention. Expansion is still not in full swing, more like stabilization this year. buff.ly/q7BsJGM

Beef Yield from Fed Cattle - How much beef will you take home after the harvest and cutting process? This article addresses what to expect in terms of carcass weight, and cut and wrapped beef. Expect to take home ~42% of the live weight for consumption. buff.ly/OTZSyIk

The deadline for Florida NRCS applications, specifically for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), is October 3 , for the Fiscal Year 2026 funding cycle. buff.ly/pxkzPmo

Video: Replacement Heifer Development 101 - Dr. Patsy Houghton is an expert on heifer developed systems on a large scale. However, the core principles she recommends apply to anyone who develops weaned heifers for A.I. or natural breeding. buff.ly/uWJRAB9

Stay Ahead of Peanut Fungal Pathogens This Summer - Widespread rainy weather of the last few days keeps growers out of fields, delaying spray and scouting schedules. Peanut farmers should be vigilant in scouting and spraying for fungal diseases.. buff.ly/F0RtpnC

Should You Should Quit Making Hay - There is a consensus that making your own hay is the cheapest way to feed cattle through the winter. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Hay is expensive to make, and expensive to feed. buff.ly/rknDoGV

The price for cull cows set a record in June. June 2025 prices were 16% higher than June of 2024 and 62% higher than 2023. Demand remains strong and cull cow supplies remain tight. This article discusses some specific factors behind these prices levels. buff.ly/W9liBNg

UF/IFAS is conducting a survey on hurricane preparedness, awareness, and practices among horse owners. The survey asks horse owners about what preparedness measures they take for hurricanes. The goal of the survey is to guide future educational efforts. buff.ly/ogyuXnE

Over time, pesticide inventories can accumulate products that are outdated, no longer registered, or simply not needed. Operation Cleansweep offers a no-cost pickup service that ensures these pesticides are disposed of properly. buff.ly/mJBbF3f

July 2025 Weather Summary - 8 FAWN stations aveaged 6.0″, -1.5″ below average. The soil moisture ranged from 8% to 18.4%. July temperatures ranged from 72˚to 98˚. The CPC expects hotter than normal and higher-than-average rainfall coming up. buff.ly/fetIzfs

Field to Fork Program - UF/IFAS Extension Holmes County partnered with the National Deer Association and a farmer, to host a Field to Fork hunting program. More than just a hunt; Field to Fork is an immersive learning experience new to hunters. buff.ly/10pGrPx

The Emerging Farmers Symposium will take place September 4, in Quincy. This event will focus on emerging and beginning agricultural enterprises. Topics will include cost-share and lending programs, agritourism and marketing opportunities. buff.ly/2tOw5K8

Funny video: Not Until the Tractor’s Paid Off - Cash flow can be a real challenge for farm families, especially for big ticket items kids desire. Listen to this classic joke about how a farm wife deals with money issues with her three sons. buff.ly/OabNhof