Well, there’s no easy way to say this: It’s time to clean up. In between the late spring 90-degree days and the rain-once-a-day months of early summer, there’s a window of time where we can focus on keeping Adams Cold Storage at the forefront of the economy, safety, and good old-fashioned efficiency. Granted, those three …
Rootstocks and varieties are important considerations in Florida citrus due to the many constraints growers must deal with, from diseases like phytophthora, citrus tristeza virus, and HLB, to issues like climate and soil types. Rootstock choice can integrate a tolerance or resistance to soil-borne diseases and other issues to a scion, and they influence tree …
by JESSICA ANDERSON Polk County FFA students have been working hard in the past month to prepare for numerous state and county career development events. On March 9, we held the Polk County Land Judging career development event at the Kathleen Middle School land lab. This contest was sponsored in part by our supporters at …
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We had a very successful auction last week for the University of Missouri with a large number of buyers online as well as in person at the university. We received double the price anticipated. This is a great example for anyone who has been holding their assets for a long time. If you want to …
With a Decade of Experience Under Her Belt, Teen Sets Her Sights on the Future by TERESA SCHIFFER photos provided by AMANDA SHIVER For many in the agriculture industry, big dreams start small. For Kyleigh Criswell, the dream started when she was 3 years old. Kyleigh, now an eighth-grader at Dundee Ridge Middle …
Polk County Cattle Industry Doing Well Despite Challenges With Growth, Inflation by PAUL CATALA Even though the total number of cattle in inventory throughout the United States and Florida was down in 2021, the industry has been holding steady throughout Polk County. According to a United States Department of Agriculture, cattle and calves in the …
During the summer of 2021, Florida citrus growers raised concerns about nutrient recommendations for Florida’s Best Management Practices (BMPs) being too low for citrus trees in the era of citrus greening. In response, UF/IFAS researchers committed to re-evaluating recommendations based on past and ongoing research, and because citrus greening is endemic in the state. UF/IFAS assistant professor …
As the cooler days wind down, horse owners need to plan for the warmer months of spring and summer. There is not a significant temperature change from season to season in Florida, but insects and allergies definitely increase in the warmer days. Here are a few tips to keep your horses healthy and comfortable during …
RVR Horse Rescue Helps Horses in Need Get Back on Their Feet by PAUL CATALA photos by MICHAEL WILSON One horse has a medical condition that leaves it unable to sweat, another is extremely emaciated, while another is learning to rebuild its trust. But the goal is to eventually have each of these horses back …
sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida by TERESA SCHIFFER When people think of cattle, not too many envision Florida as a major producer of livestock. However, Florida has a long history with the cattle industry and is currently ranked number 13 in the U.S. for numbers of cattle. More than 5.4 million acres of …
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