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Equine diseases and injuries can cause major issues with your horse’s health, so it’s important to be proactive in preventing and treating problems before they get out of hand. At Polk Equine, we strongly recommend that every horse owner develop a good working relationship with their veterinarian.    Colic Colic is a general term for […]

Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch and Chop-N-Block are committed to supporting the future of agriculture in Central Florida, and we’re putting our money where our mouth is! For a limited time, we are offering amazing, high-quality beef that was raised by local ag students for sale to the public at an incredible price. These kids did

Dealing with estates is a large portion of our business. This includes real estate, furniture, collections, equipment, autos, coins, jewelry … the list goes on.   When you lose a spouse or a parent, that in itself is a traumatic experience that many people have a hard time with. Add to that the responsibility of handling

Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) management should be part of any Florida citrus grower’s pest management strategy; it’s an integral part of managing the impacts of ACPs, which are the vector that spreads the bacteria that cause citrus greening from tree to tree in Florida citrus. According to a December UF/IFAS Tip of the Week, winter

Freezing temperatures can be tough on technology, so when freezing temperatures are such a big part of your business model, adapting your technology becomes a high priority.   I was reminded of this because we spent time recalibrating and servicing our RF “guns,” the handheld scanners we use every day to keep track of our

Having a regular veterinarian is vital for responsible horse owners. Creating a relationship with your vet for routine health care is essential because when something is wrong or you have an emergency, they will be there to help guide you. If you notice that your horse is having trouble moving around, there could be a

The quality of grass-fed beef depends upon the quality of the grass the beef is feeding on. And the quality of the grass depends upon the quality of the soil.    There are five recognized primary functions of healthy soil:    Regulating Water Water enters a field via two main vectors, rainfall and irrigation. But

Our next upcoming sale at Rocking H Ranch will be on January 29. We are selling a firearm store’s complete inventory and at least three estates, a collection of jewelry, coins, and a nice tractor collection. This will be a fun sale that you won’t want to miss!  I am leaving Sunday morning to go

Citrus greening, also known as HLB, has changed the landscape of the Florida citrus industry, including the recommendations for citrus production practices and best management practices (BMPs). As research yields more clues to effectively combat the devastating disease, the recommendations change and adjust as well. Kelly Morgan, a UF/IFAS soil and water science professor, shared

While ranchers may give great consideration to their cattle’s diets, making sure to give the appropriate balance of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, they may be a little less vigilant about another key substance — water. Like all living things, cattle are made up of mostly water — approximately 75 percent. Insufficient water in cattle