At the risk of parroting every media outlet, the past two months have been an unprecedented time for our world, nation, and communities. To say the current pandemic has been a disruption to our way of work is the epitome of understatement. While the closure of businesses and stores was prominent in headlines, there is …
Biochar holds a lot of promise for improving soil health in Florida’s citrus industry, especially when it comes to combating citrus greening. Citrus greening damages a citrus tree’s roots, making water and nutrient uptake a real problem. Citrus researchers and growers have found that adequate irrigation, the use of precision fertilization, and focusing on soil …
Stone Fruits Round Out Florida’s Sweet Offerings Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida by ERIKA ALDRICH While citrus may be The Sunshine State’s bread and butter when it comes to crops, there are many other types of prize crops in Florida besides citrus. Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and plums love the Florida sunshine …
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Caution and staying smart with regards to hygiene is the key to managing life with COVID-19. Everyone has been impacted by the current pandemic and life is different. If you are lucky enough to live with your horses, they may be getting more love and attention from your requirement to stay home. If you love …
As native Floridians, we have observed thousands of acres of agricultural lands destroyed by way of development, disease, population explosion, and increased land value. But there is a way to help make agricultural lands more affordable. The Florida Greenbelt law, enacted in 1959, gives the owner of agricultural lands a property tax break for conducting …
As our state begins the process of easing stay-at-home orders and opening up businesses, ACS has continued to invest in its workforce of dedicated, essential employees. The most important investment we made was to maintain our workforce. While the number of inbound truckloads has diminished due to a reduction in orders for hotels, restaurants, and …
With so many people staying home lately, more folks are discovering the joy of gardening and landscaping. The good news is that here in Florida, there is always something to do in the garden! This is a fine time to spruce up the lawn with fresh sod, plugs, or by seeding. If you have Bahia …
At the 2020 Citrus Show in January, Mike Irey, the Chief of Plant Sciences at the U.S. Sugar Corporation, gave a presentation concerning research utilizing computer models his company had done in conjunction with two professors of mathematics with the University of Florida titled “Controlling primary HLB infection.” Irey maintained that “the continued success of …
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Farming as a career isn’t always an easy road. No one signs up for it to coast, but because farmers are passionate about what they do. But that doesn’t mean they want to do it all by hand. Farming equipment can be costly to buy, and costly to maintain, but may cost the farmer …
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Alecia Crauswell’s Business Buzzing at Lakeland’s Red Roof Farms by MARY TOOTHMAN After 24 years in military service, it was quite a career switch when Alecia Crauswell found her way into the beekeeping life at Red Roof Farms. But once a family member got into beekeeping, she found herself drawn to the fascinating world of …
