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The summer weather has its advantages for horse owners, such as lower hay bills due to increased pasture grass, shorter hair coats to maintain, and longer daylight hours. Despite these benefits, there are some challenges that come with the heat and extra sunshine. Here’s how to tackle some common ones:   Hydration It’s important to […]

Tracking genetics is nothing new to agriculture. In fact, the science of genetics is traced back to an Austrian friar tracking traits of pea plants. Scientists have followed genetic traits in cattle to identify which produce more milk or meat. But now, two University of Florida researchers hope to incorporate artificial intelligence (or “AI”) to

It’s July, which is usually a slow news month; however, this time there’s a bit of news.   In the coming months, I will step down as owner-operator and president of Adams Cold Storage as our company transitions to join Cold-Link Logistics. I will remain onsite during the transition, but afterward, will be stepping away

Citrus growers concerned that UF/IFAS’ nutrient recommendation rates pertaining to BMPs (best management practices) may have been based on outdated research will be happy to hear that SB 1000, known as the Nutrient Application Rates bill, was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The changes created by the bill went into effect on July 1. Here’s

I recently had the opportunity to be on the road in Missouri and attend a Saturday country livestock market auction. Since I went to events like this in my youth, it brought back the memories and excitement of community auctions. There are still a number of them across the farming communities of America where you

Here in Central Florida, we are preparing to enter the wetter part of the year. While this is great for our pasture grass, we usually have excess water remaining in the low lying/swamp areas. Extended periods of heavy rain can lead to soggy paddocks and pastures. If there isn’t appropriate drainage, horses can be left

Well, Memorial Day came and went, and lo and behold, it’s June, which means Hurricane Season.   According to the folks who follow these things, 2022 is expected to have 14 to 21 named storms, including six to 10 hurricanes and three to six “major” hurricanes (those with sustained winds of at least 111 miles

Hurricane season is officially upon us. If you have not yet done so, it is time to finish preparing your ag or livestock operation for a hurricane. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an above-average hurricane season this year due to the continuing La Nina weather pattern and other factors. NOAA predicted 14 to

Summertime in Florida is just around the corner, and residents can count on two facts over the next few months: It’s going to be rainy, and it’s going to be hot. Unfortunately for ranchers, the high heat and humidity associated with a Florida summer are less than ideal conditions for cattle. If not properly managed,

Hamlin has long been Florida’s leading early season orange variety, but like many orange varieties in the Sunshine State, Hamlin is severely affected by HLB, with fruit drop being a major issue. Research using gibberellic acid to combat the effects of HLB has shown success with Valencia sweet oranges; the research results of September through