Heavy Rainfall Expected in the Area Next 24 Hours
We are expecting heavy rainall in North Florida for the next 24 hours. NOAA 72 Hour Precipitation Forecast is showing approximately 2.48″ for the Lake City to Live Oak area.
Area Farmers Assess Wheat Crop Following Freeze
B&L Farms, of Live Oak Florida, sent some pictures as they made assessments of their wheat crop following the freezes of March 24 and 25, They recorded low temperatures of 28 degrees at the farm. After a thorough look at the field, they feel like the wheat crop is in good condition at this time. Dr. Dewey Lee of …
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Farmers Rolling Cover Crops
Area farmers are rolling winter rye cover crops this week in anticipation of planting spring crops. These photos are from the Brock Family Farm. Kirk Brock constructed a home-built roller to roll down rye. This will be sprayed with Glyphosate and 2,4-D to completely terminate growth of rye and winter annuals. Kirk will no-till or strip …