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Plant Signaling Molecules and Citrus Greening
One telltale sign of citrus greening infection in citrus trees is leaf chlorosis, which is characterized by yellow blotches showing up on green citrus leaves. While chlorosis can have other causes, researchers
Protect Your Horse From Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) is caused by a virus that creates inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and is transmitted mostly via mosquitoes. Luckily EEE is a rare disease,
An Unfortunate First
Like many of you, I studied civics in 9th grade and American history in 11th grade. We were taught the history of the second war with England known as the
The Pandemic Has Fueled Demand for Beef
With a little less flourish than usual (although perhaps a bit more celebration), we have closed the book on 2020. As we begin to fill the blank page that will
Resolutions for 2021
Let it be remembered that 2021 came in on a Friday, guaranteeing a refreshing three-day weekend to start the year. For the record, 2020 came in on a Wednesday. We
Set Up Your Lawn and Garden for a Great Year
Now that the New Year has arrived, it’s time to make some plant and garden resolutions that will add life to your outdoor space. Here are the gardening tips for
Demand for Grass-Fed Beef Predicted to Grow
According to a report by the market research firm Technavio, the global market for grass-fed beef is predicted to grow dramatically over the next five years. Projections from January 2020
Employing a Threshold Approach for Psyllid Control and Sustainability
There’s no question that citrus greening has had a huge impact on Florida citrus growers. The reduction in production means lower revenue at the end of harvest, but high psyllid
Cold Weather Care for Horses
The weather is getting colder and this means its time to develop a plan to keep your horses comfortable as the cool weather arrives. The main things to think about
The Spirit of Christmas Is a Gift to All
At times, Christianity seems to focus more on “shouldn’t” as opposed to “should,” or “can’t” as opposed to “can.” Positivity over pessimism is hard work. This holiday season is unique
