Our fall gardening season is kicking off, and now is the time to think differently about your garden and landscape’s health. It’s time to plant annual flowers and vegetable plants. Also, if you’re looking to transplant any trees and shrubs, now is a good time. Here are some additional tips for fall gardening: Check your […]
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Citrus is a major industry in the Sunshine State, and the developments concerning citrus are numerous as growers, researchers, and industry leaders all pull together to ensure the success of this unique Florida ag industry. Check out the latest developments in citrus here. Free Nutrient Sampling Starter Kits Nutrient sampling is an important factor in any citrus
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This being the sportsman and ag-recreation edition of Central Florida Ag News, I wanted to let folks know how well these two elements fit together in Florida. If you think about it, it’s actually one of those peas-and-carrots sort of things, but for those who wouldn’t go so far as to call themselves a sportsman
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Summer is a wonderful time of year, but it poses several risks for our equine friends. Dehydration and heat stress are only some of the problems our horses can suffer with in summertime, and I discussed this in a previous article. The sun and hard ground can also create some challenges. Horses can develop
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One of the most common concerns we hear almost on a daily basis is, “do I have enough money to retire?” Thought of another way, when will you have enough money that you can quit working and retire comfortably? A “retirement income analysis” can help you create a picture of where you stand today and
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Last month, I shared one of my basic beliefs that businesses MUST support our local communities. On a related note, I believe business owners have an obligation to support causes as well. But rather than call them obligations, I refer to them as “opportunities.” For me, that shift in thinking makes all the difference –
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Sometimes it can be the simplest things that provide the highest form of protection when it comes to food safety. Ever since the Tylenol scare of 1982, there has been an increasing awareness of food safety in all parts of the process: from the sourcing of raw materials, to manufacturing, to transport and storage. Then
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A guide to taking advantage of ag-recreation in Central Florida by J.P. SMITH “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” —Aristotle There is certainly something marvelous about Florida’s nature and wildlife for the adventuring Floridian to discover. Summer trips and plans might have come to a close, but as the
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Florida Trails Offer Horseback Riders a Different Way to Experience Nature by TERESA SCHIFFER photos provided by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES While Florida may be renowned for its big-name tourist attractions and resorts, there is still quite a bit of natural beauty to draw attention. We have some truly breathtaking forest areas,
Richloam Wildlife Management Area Prime Area for Hunters, Hikers, Bicyclists by MARY TOOTHMAN photos provided by ALLTRAILS If you love nature, horseback riding, or hunting — or any combination of the three — chances are you may have been to the Richloam Wildlife Management Area, or plan to visit. The Richloam Wildlife Management Area (WMS)
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