Plant City Saw Mill Has Been Supporting Local Families for 50 Years by PAUL CATALA When R.J. Stone opened a sawmill in Plant City about 50 years ago, he spent the first 30 years focusing on wood products for agriculture – 2-by-2-feet posts for peppers and 5-feet tall stakes for tomatoes, for example. McCain Mills …
While this year didn’t break any records, it was a decent harvest for Florida citrus growers. At the recent Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Virtual Educational Session, economist Dr. Marisa Zansler presented her forecast for Florida’s citrus industry. She is the Director of Economic and Research Department at the Florida Department of Citrus. Zansler says …
If there’s one thing we’ve learned so far this year, it’s the fact that good news can get buried under the COVID-19 chaos. In this case, the news was not only notable, but its impact could be far-reaching. On Sept. 1, the Trump administration announced that it plans to address the threat posed by unfair …
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Precision farming has been a big topic in agriculture as it maximizes yields and reduces input costs for growers. A UF/IFAS research group is currently conducting a variety of different research projects on applying precision farming techniques to a multitude of different areas in citrus. Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis, an assistant professor who leads a research …
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Even without a global pandemic limiting the availability of beef, it can be difficult to find grass-fed beef at the neighborhood grocery store. Especially once you start looking beyond the most popular cuts—New York strips, ribeyes, or the occasional roast. Why is it that grass-fed beef is considered a specialty product and not as widely …
A horse’s eyes are very important and injuries to them should always be considered an emergency. It is not uncommon for a horse to acquire a minor eye injury while out in the field or even while secured in its stall. While doing daily care on your horse, be sure to look carefully at the …
We often see articles about places to go with family, friends, or associates for relaxation or meetings that provide open and interesting spaces, or accommodations and dining that make us feel safe from the unpredictable world of COVID. When the FFA Training Center first opened more than 20 years ago, I thought its use was …
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In the conference room at our Auburndale offices, there is a map of the world. On that map, there are pushpins, and each pushpin represents a story about a relationship with a partner who uses Adams Cold Storage to get their product to where it ultimately goes. This is a fish story. One …
Autumn is just around the corner, my gardening friends. Are you ready? A lot of people have taken up gardening as a new hobby this year, as a way to cope with stress and excess time at home on their hands – and we think that’s wonderful. Caring for your landscape and garden can be …
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Legumes, Especially Snap Beans, Big Business in Florida by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida When you think of Florida agriculture, legumes probably aren’t the first thing to come to mind. Renowned for our citrus, Florida farms are home to more than just those sweet, juicy oranges. Several varieties …
