Oh, the Places They’ve Gone!
Polk Graduates Talk About the Ag Programs That Sparked Their Careers
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Polk Graduates Talk About the Ag Programs That Sparked Their Careers
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Bamboo is a useful commercial crop grown around the world. There are 2 broad types of Bamboo growth habits that we consider. The running types can spread quickly and become invasive, while the clumping types spread slowly and are commonly used for timber bamboo. Timber bamboo is a significant source of commercial cellulosic fiber because
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The USDA’s February Florida all-orange forecast brought a few rays of sunshine to Florida citrus growers with a modest increase in the forecast. Florida’s citrus growers have been seeing citrus forecasts drop significantly since citrus greening was detected in South Florida in 2005. That year ended with a total production of 149.6 million boxes of
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What exactly is thrush and how does it affect horses? Thrush is a bacterial infection of the grooves of a horse’s frog and hoof. Horses with deep grooves next to the frog or between the heel bulbs may be more prone to developing thrush. Most cases of thrush are seen in horses kept in damp
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The relationship between agriculture and the youth in our communities is a symbiotic one — mutually beneficial, each helping the other to grow. How does that work out? Consider the following: Benefit to Agriculture — The Future of Ag Considering that each of our planet’s 7 billion-plus inhabitants requires food to eat and water
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In late February, Adams Cold Storage underwent the annual BRC Global Standards Audit. Once the technical review is completed, we anticipate our fifth consecutive AA rating. Regardless of our score, this year’s audit results will be one of the most significant in our 10-year history. Consider what the past 12 months have thrown at
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Once again, we recently witnessed the extreme power of the auction method of marketing. Our team was commissioned to sell the Ben Hill Griffin estate in Frostproof — a beautiful home on Reedy Lake. Within days of placing our sign on the property, we were receiving pre-auction offers. The party’s agreed-upon price was negotiated,
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It’s time for the gardening tips for March. We have some great suggestions this month to make anyone a lawn and gardening pro. Your yard needs some much-needed attention during this month. Ensure that you fertilize your lawn now. Many problems are caused by lack of food. A quality 16-4-8 formulation is best if no
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You Say Tomato, We Say Florida’s Finest
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Daniel Jenkins Academy Teacher Incorporates Hands-On Lessons in Agriculture, Sustainability and More