What’s Been Done and What’s Left to Do? Just two years ago, I was sworn in to serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, and this month marks the halfway point in my four-year term. Looking back on the last two years, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, but I recognize there’s still much more […]
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: A Mid-Term Update Read More »
January 2013 has definitely started out warmer than past years. This burst of temperate weather has altered the way many of the bushes and trees around Central Florida are behaving. This month we will discuss how you may need to adjust the way you care for your plants this year.
Late-Season Cold Front Preparedness Read More »
A wise individual once said that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Thankfully, we are only dealing with the tax side of things in this month’s column. To expand on last month’s early symptom check, here are some tips to ensure that your small business is prepared for the inevitable day
Getting Your Ducks in a Row for Maximum Deductions at Tax Time Read More »
Over the past year, the Polk County Farm Bureau (PCFB) and its members have worked to continue to develop and promote partnerships that will not only support our industry, but also contribute to the health of our community as a whole. From contributions to youth education through grants and scholarships to giving their time in
PCFB: President’s Column (December 2012) Read More »
Brown grass can be deceiving during wintertime in Florida. After that first frost, your lawn will turn brown, but it doesn’t mean you need to water it more. Your grass is in dormancy, meaning it needs less water instead of more.
Winter Grass: Resist the Urge to Water More Read More »
For this edition of Central Florida Ag News, I had the pleasure of visiting Lightsey Cattle Company and meeting some of the Lightsey family. Cary and Lane Lightsey (brothers and co-owners of the family-operated ranch) gave me the tour and made introductions.
Editor’s Blog: Helping Out at the Lightsey Ranch Read More »
In 2013, Florida will celebrate 500 years since it was discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon. He named this land “La Florida” because it was the season known in Spain as “Pascua Florida,” the Festival of Flowers, and because much of the land’s vegetation was in bloom. Later, in 1539, another European settler, Luis Hernandez
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: On the Eve of a Significant Milestone for Florida Read More »
It’s hard to believe that we have already reached our final gardening tips for the year. If you have kept up with our suggestions and properly cared for your lawn and garden throughout the year, they should be looking nice and healthy. Here are just a few more tips to ensure your outdoor areas look
Putting Planting and Pruning Plans to Action Read More »
Have you ever bitten the side of your cheek or had a cavity? If you have, then you know how uncomfortable that can be.
Preventing Unnecessary Pain in Your Horse’s Mouth Read More »
Anyone involved in the transportation and warehousing of goods is likely aware of the acronym RFID (short for radio frequency identification). The online RFID Journal (www.rfidjournal. com) defines RFID as a “generic term that is used to describe a system that transmits the identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object
The use of RFID technology in the cold supply chain Read More »
