“All aboard!” In the glory days of passenger railroad, it was the call of the coachman to get passengers on the soon-departing train. Today, “All aboard!” is also the call for all kinds of industries to use the resurgent transportation railroad sector to get their products from production to consumer.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now […]
Making More Use of the Railroad in the Cold Supply Chain Read More »
Q&A with Industry Experts on the latest USDA Cattle Inventory Report The USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released the Cattle Inventory Report on January 31; unable to release a mid-year report in 2013 due to government furloughs, the latest report confirmed the fact that the US’s—and Florida’s—Beef Cattle Herd is smaller than it has
Florida Ranching by the Numbers Read More »
In the final installment of your guide to calculating plant loss, I’d like to remind growers that this is just one element of the detailed process of collecting evidence and information for a case. If you have any questions about this process, I’m at your disposal.
A farmer’s guide for calculating plant loss, part 3 Read More »
Florida’s sunshine and temperate climate provide for more than a great vacation destination. Our unique climate allows for the vast majority of Florida’s nearly 300 agricultural products to be in peak production between the months of October and May, which just so happens to correspond with Florida’s school year.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: A ‘Nutrislice’ of Florida’s School Nutrition Program Read More »
| Adding freshness and flavor to otherwise ordinary items | Your unwanted citrus peels can easily be put to good use in your garbage disposal, where they clean your blades and send a fresh fragrance throughout your kitchen. But technology has expanded the possibilities for what otherwise might be discarded. [emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register
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You have waited about a year for your foal, make sure you get him off to a healthy start! The first few hours of a foal’s life have a major influence on the animal’s future health. Whether this is your first foal or you’re a foal veteran, plan to have your veterinarian perform a thorough
Congratulations on Your Foal! Read More »
The What, How, and Why of BMAPs Acronyms, acronyms! We are always hearing acronyms from the different government entities. Well, here’s one that we’ll be hearing more and more: BMAP (basin management action plan). A BMAP, as described by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), is a “blueprint” for restoring impaired waters by reducing
An Action Plan for Environmental Stewardship Read More »
Why 4-H, FFA, and Other Programs Are More than Just Ag Projects Training tomorrow’s leaders is a big job. But working together, Agri-Fest, 4-H, and the National FFA Organization along with countless volunteers are doing their part to cultivate character in the next generation.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the
Cultivating Character in Our AgriYouth Read More »
As a farmer or rancher, you lead a busy life—waking up before the crack of dawn, overseeing your farming enterprise or tending to your livestock—the last thing you want is to add tax season stress to your plate. Farmers are just as busy as any small business during tax season because an ag operation is
Words to the Wise on Filing Federal Taxes for Your Farm Business, Part I Read More »
Citrus Growers Teach the Skills of Trade to Highlands’ Youth As Florida growers explore alternatives to citrus, industry leaders in Highlands County are continuing to teach the next generation how to grow trees. Through the Highlands County Youth Citrus Project, teens like Hanna Farr, a junior at Avon Park High School, are growing their own
Opening Doors for Students Read More »
