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Mike Roberts

Latest Research Aligns With 4Rs

In 2022, state funding finally allowed the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to respond to...

In a Hurricane, Resilience and Adaptability Are Key 

As I write this, Hurricane Milton is threatening our state, and my thoughts are with...

Understanding and Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Just like humans, horses can experience a range of metabolic issues that can have a...

Forging a Path Into the Future

by TOMMY THAYER Getting through the HLB disaster that has devastated the Florida citrus industry...

Researchers Hope Brassinosteroids Hold Promise for Citrus Industry

Citrus growers may have a new tool in the fight against citrus greening — brassinosteroids...
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Tree Nutrition Important for Combating Algal Spot in Citrus

Florida’s citrus growers must always be on the lookout for new pest concerns, and algal...

The Truth You Need to Know About Grass-Fed Beef 

Have you ever wondered what all the buzz is about grass-fed beef? With all the...

Protect Your Horse from Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus

As mosquito-borne diseases make a resurgence across the United States, horse owners need to be...

A Way Forward

There is no silver bullet. I’m pretty sure that this is the accepted sentiment by...

Growers Association Advocating for Florida Bamboo

The Florida Bamboo industry is an up-and-coming sector of Florida Agriculture, and the Florida Bamboo...

Understanding the Various Types of Equine Skin Tumors

Equine skin tumors are relatively common in horses and can vary in terms of appearance...
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Don’t Miss Out on Actual Production History (APH) Insurance

Florida citrus growers have been hit hard by HLB, or citrus greening. For the 2023-24...

The Value of Sharing the Experience

I’ve always been an entrepreneur, regardless of the industry. Whether helping to bolster the community’s...

Bigger and Better Than Ever

It’s August, and that means it’s time for the Citrus Expo! As one of the...

The Tragedy of Florida’s Signature Crop

Most people are not aware that citrus nursery entities are the most regulated in the...

Riding Out the Storm: Horse Safety in Hurricanes

Hurricanes pose significant challenges for horse owners, requiring careful planning and proactive measures to ensure...
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Getting Herbicide Applications Right on Time

Timing for herbicide applications starts to get tricky once Florida’s rainy season gets underway. Florida’s...

Create a Hurricane Plan for Your Cattle

Any true Florida farmer knows the dangers of hurricane season. Did you know that livestock...

No Trees, No Industry

It seems there has been a faint song of optimism about the Florida citrus industry...

Survivor Trees May Hold Hope for Getting Past Greening

In our ongoing struggle with citrus greening, growers are on the lookout for two potential...

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