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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

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services now offers Equine Infectious Anemia test verification cards. These laminated cards are available for horse owners as proof of a negative EIA (coggins) status for their horse. They are convenient to have when trail riding or going to shows within Florida because they are small enough to

It’s the end of 2021. Some of us would add “finally” after that and put our head down and just push through to next year.   And there are reasons to do that: Insurance costs have gone through the roof; our electricity bill jumped 25 percent earlier this year, and it’s going up again. That

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 the highest freshness in the ingredients. Unfortunately, because such terms are unregulated, there can be some confusion, or even misuse, surrounding it. Luckily, with a

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, also known as HLB, exacerbating the problem. A recent article by UF/IFAS researchers shared all of the current knowledge concerning preharvest fruit drop based on

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?   Turkey? (No … I mean, let’s be honest, that wouldn’t be very “trivial,” would it?)   Brisket for smoking? That smells yummy, but no.