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| Earlier this week, lesser cornstalk borer (LCB) damage was observed in three Florida counties. In all cases, the peanut vines had not lapped, and the only symptom found was wilting vines at the ground level. LCB is one of the most damaging insect pests of peanut, and there have been many reports of LCB in Florida and Georgia peanut fields already in 2018. Dr. Mark Abney, University of Georgia entomologist provides information to help make decisions regarding control of this pest.
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| With the hot, humid and rainy return of summer, livestock producers can expect forage leaf and root diseases outbreaks in pastures. Some of our most common forage diseases come from fungal organisms, but fungicides are rarely applied due to cost and label restrictions on livestock grazing. Grass forages can be attacked by foliar or soil-borne fungal diseases. Producers can lessen the impact of pasture fungal diseases by managing soil fertility and practicing good grazing management to limit fungal disease damage to tolerable levels.
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| Syngenta has successfully completed the registration process for a new fungicide for Florida peanut farmers called Miravis. Miravis is the brand name for the fungicide Pydiflumetofen. Miravis is a broad-spectrum, preventative fungicide for use in the control of peanut diseases that include: Early leaf spot, Late leaf spot, Pepper spot, and Web blotch. Because Miravis is excellent on leaf spot diseases, but not used for soilborne disease control, Syngenta will promote use as a tank-mix with Elatus, thus providing strong, broad-spectrum disease control.
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| There are several factors influencing cotton prices. All have been discussed and well-known within industry. Specifically, the uncertainty surrounding acreage and the condition of the US crop, questions also about foreign production, and improving demand/use and strong US exports. This article briefly outlines each of these and related issues. New crop December futures prices are in the low 90’s. There are still uncertainties that will be played out in the weeks and months ahead. This uncertainty should keep the market well supported.
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| The Jackson Co. Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting their annual Ranch Tour. Participation is open to interested cattle producers from across the Tri-state region. The tour will feature silvopasture, a demonstration of cattle handling facility design, and a preconditioning facility. The final stop will be a presentation by Dr. Todd Thrift, UF/IFAS Beef Specialist, who will share how the beef industry has changed and some insight on how the industry will need to evolve to remain profitable. The half-day event will end with a sponsored hamburger lunch.
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| This week’s featured video was produced by the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council to showcase the long, rich tradition of raising cattle in Hawaii. In 2015, Hawaii’s ranches marketed 43,250 head of high-quality cattle. Beef production makes a significant economic impact to the state of Hawaii. Watch this video to learn about the “Paniolos” or Hawaiian cowboys, and how they carry on their unique traditions in a modern cattle industry.
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