Paul Hollis

Editor

Southeast Farm Press

Email phollis@farmpress.com

Paul Hollis is a native of Alabama who received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn University. He served as business editor and city editor for a daily newspaper and as publications and news editor for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System before joining Farm Press in 1990. Paul lives with his wife Tammy in Auburn, Ala. They have a daughter, Tess.

Articles by Paul Hollis

Kudzu bugs “spreading like wildfire” in parts of Alabama

"Kudzu bug adults are attacking early planted soybeans in the Prattville, Tallassee and Auburn areas."

North Florida corn off to slow start, but potential is good

“I did my first yield estimates the other day, and it was 202-bushel corn. Overall, I’d say we have an average crop."

Guidelines developed for thrips battle in Southeast cotton

Field trials conducted during the past two years in five states are providing valuable insights into how Southeastern cotton producers can battle thrips infestations.

Yield maps considered entrance and final exam for precision agriculture

Yield maps allow growers to change their management practices to compensate for areas of a field that may need attention.

Southeast Alabama’s Aplin Farms turns focus to retail markets

Southeast Alabama’s Aplin Farms has found a place in retail marketing of fruits and vegetables

Several good corn weed control options available for Georgia growers

Georgia corn producers have several good options for herbicide programs, but Extension Weed Scientist Eric Prostko says that if he was king for a day, he’d require one thing.

Cotton industry responds to loss of DPL 555 with improved varieties

Many cotton growers wax nostalgically about the days of DPL 555, the venerable “triple nickel” that topped the favorite varieties list of so many growers.

Aflatoxin still a concern for Southeastern corn growers

Southeast corn growers need to reduce aflatoxin contamination to increase value of the grain

Cover crops making a difference at Alabama’s Dee River Ranch

For Dee River Ranch, a family farm located on 10,000 acres near the Alabama-Mississippi state line near Aliceville, Ala., cover crops plays a vital role in sustainability.

New herbicide formulations will require precise application

There will be some major changes in the application process, specifically as it relates to the label, and the label is the law.

Corn market enters 2013 production season in bearish mood

With parity returning to commodity markets, corn is taking on a bearish look

Soybean rust making an early appearance in Alabama this year

Soybean rust is showing up early in several locations around Alabama this year.

Alabama cotton producers look to improve on record-high 2012 yields

Alabama’s 2012 cotton yield increased by 210 pounds over the 2011 crop. The 952-pounds-per-acre average tops the previous record of 795 pounds set in 1985.

Herbicides probed for place in Georgia peanut weed control

While there are no new peanut herbicides on the horizon, researchers are looking at a possible fit for materials now being used in other crops.

2013 peanut acreage question tackled state-by-state

While it’s still early to make any hard and fast predictions on the 2013 U.S. peanut crop, it’s fairly certain there will be a significant decrease in planted acreage, even if increased export sales to China are realized.

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