While many of us have been enjoying a little down time for the summer, the CRAFT staff, Technical Working Group (TWG), and Board of Directors have been hard at work collecting data from Cycle 1 projects, putting the finishing touches on Cycle II and developing the framework for Cycle III. As of August 1, there …
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Three Ways to Generate Revenue on Your Recreational Land Rural land is a long-term and tangible asset packed with profitable potential. It is a ‘hands-off’ investment, meaning it offers stable returns for owners with minimal required maintenance. So, what are some ways recreational landowners can capitalize on this finite investment? #1: Agritourism Destination The term …
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Research has led to changes in the production practices of citrus since HLB was introduced to Florida. Nutrient rates, applications, irrigation timing and managing soil pH are all important to the best health of citrus trees, especially those that are HLB infected. The citrus greening disease is so prevalent in the state that it’s likely …
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Airboat Tours Offer Lessons in History and Florida Ecology by PAUL CATALA photos by MICHAEL WILSON For the past seven years, Andy Denton’s life has been skimming along. In 2014, Denton bought Alligator Cove Airboat Nature Tours, which features airboat tours on and around Lake Hatchineha, the Kissimmee River and Lake Kissimmee. It’s the most …
by Erika Aldrich One of the great surprises of my first year as leader of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) was learning of Hillsborough County’s status as the hub of the nation’s ornamental aquaculture industry—and a lab’s vital role in supporting that industry. Florida ornamental aquaculture, which accounts …
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Florida citrus growers currently have a lot on their plates, but a new—albeit relatively slow—problem has crept up: snails. A recent UF/IFAS Tip of the Week and the July Highlands County Citrus Growers Association newsletter discuss the issues citrus growers and other ag industries are experiencing with an invasive snail, Bulimulus sporadicus. First found in …
Most horse owners are familiar with the requirement for a negative Coggins test under various circumstances, such as traveling out of state, showing or selling your horse but many are not fully aware of exactly what is being checked. A coggins test is a simple blood test that screens for a blood-borne viral disease …
The quality of grass-fed beef is naturally dependent upon the quality of the grass used for grazing. Over the past several months, we have discussed a wide variety of forage options for ranchers, continuing with stargrass, which will be our focus for this month. Stargrass is a member of the bermudagrass family, which grows …
It’s not news to say that it’s easy to find bad news. It comes through our phones, across our desks, into our eyes and ears whether we’re seeking it or not. There are 25 miles of shipping trains stuck in Chicago. The Port of Los Angeles has four times as many shipping containers on …
It has been a busy month! September has been wall to wall with calls on everything from a hardware business to major motels and, of course, all of the estate sales that are everyday calls. For my entire career, we have done evaluations for estates, divorce settlements, and liquidations for businesses. I am even getting …
