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Farm to Table: What Does It Really Mean
As consumers grow more agriculturally conscious, a number of terms have sprung up to entice these would-be customers. One such term is “farm to table,” which is meant to imply
Combating Preharvest Fruit Drop Related to Citrus Greening
Preharvest citrus fruit drop has been a concern for Florida citrus growers for the past few harvest years, and it’s no surprise that there is a connection to citrus greening,
Something to Be Thankful For
Here’s a little cold storage trivia for you: It’s the lead-up to the Thanksgiving holiday: What meaty food item is occupying a lot of space in our Auburndale facility?
The Rights and Rites of Passage
November is a magical time for thousands of hunters across our nation who are heading for the woods. They are hard to see in camouflage, as they silently climb up
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Cases High This Year
As of November 3, 2021, the state of Florida has had 18 confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). We discussed this topic back in January, but due to the
Research Delves Into Use of Kaolin Clay Against Greening
A recent webinar that was a joint effort by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the University of California looked at the results of current
Play the Long Game
Anyone else tried to get a forklift lately? If not, let me tell you: It can be an eye-opening experience. Ordering the forklift is no problem. Getting it requires
Cattle Roundup Is Both Tradition and Challenge
If you could have been in the pasture with us this week, you would have been able to experience the wonderful Florida tradition of a cattle roundup, complete with the
Protect Your Horses From Rabies
Rabies is a deadly virus spread through the bite of an infected mammal such as a bat or other wildlife. Rabies infections will lead to death within a few days
Know the Grass in Your Grass-Fed Cattle’s Diet
Consumer interest in grass-fed cattle continues to grow, in no small part due to the perception that grass-fed beef is a higher quality product. This perception covers both the animals’
