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What exactly is thrush and how does it affect horses? Thrush is a bacterial infection of the grooves of a horse’s frog and hoof. Horses with deep grooves next to the frog or between the heel bulbs may be more prone to developing thrush. Most cases of thrush are seen in horses kept in damp […]

The relationship between agriculture and the youth in our communities is a symbiotic one — mutually beneficial, each helping the other to grow. How does that work out? Consider the following:   Benefit to Agriculture — The Future of Ag Considering that each of our planet’s 7 billion-plus inhabitants requires food to eat and water

In late February, Adams Cold Storage underwent the annual BRC Global Standards Audit. Once the technical review is completed, we anticipate our fifth consecutive AA rating. Regardless of our score, this year’s audit results will be one of the most significant in our 10-year history.   Consider what the past 12 months have thrown at

Once again, we recently witnessed the extreme power of the auction method of marketing. Our team was commissioned to sell the Ben Hill Griffin estate in Frostproof — a beautiful home on Reedy Lake.   Within days of placing our sign on the property, we were receiving pre-auction offers.   The party’s agreed-upon price was negotiated,

It’s time for the gardening tips for March. We have some great suggestions this month to make anyone a lawn and gardening pro. Your yard needs some much-needed attention during this month. Ensure that you fertilize your lawn now. Many problems are caused by lack of food. A quality 16-4-8 formulation is best if no

While Florida is not known for cold weather, it does get cold enough on occasion that growers need to watch for the salt-out of liquid fertilizers. While liquid fertilizers have a host of benefits over dry fertilizers, the salt-out of liquid fertilizers at cold temperatures is one of the few disadvantages.  Liquid fertilizers salt-out when

Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) is a foreign animal disease caused by the protozoan parasites, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. This blood-borne disease of horses, mules and donkeys is spread by ticks but can also be spread between horses with contaminated shared equipment such as needles, dental/surgical or tattoo equipment. While it is unlikely to have an

I graduated from college a full year early, spent the summer working the night shift at ButterKrust Bakery in Lakeland and went to the University of Florida College of Law in fall 1964.  Gainesville was a blast for a guy coming from an all-male school — football games, parties, sunshine and legal studies on the

  Over the past few months, we’ve looked at the many benefits of purchasing locally sourced beef directly from the ranch or local processor when possible. Perhaps you’ve been convinced, and now you’re looking for a reliable source for local beef, but you have no idea where to start. Here are some guiding questions to

Anyone else feel like we’ve been stuck in a real-life “Groundhog Day” movie for about 11 months now?   That 1993 comedy has been on my mind as January rolled into February and the annual tradition came and went. I’d easily take six more weeks of wintry weather if it also meant an early ending