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There’s no question that citrus greening has had a huge impact on Florida citrus growers. The reduction in production means lower revenue at the end of harvest, but high psyllid control costs also eat into the grove’s bottom line. A UF/IFAS entomologist, Lukasz Stelinski, has shared research on employing a threshold approach for psyllid control […]

The weather is getting colder and this means its time to develop a plan to keep your horses comfortable as the cool weather arrives. The main things to think about are warmth, hydration and feed.  Depending on your horse’s hair coat and body condition, you may need to blanket your horse to keep them warm.

At times, Christianity seems to focus more on “shouldn’t” as opposed to “should,” or “can’t” as opposed to “can.” Positivity over pessimism is hard work.   This holiday season is unique because all of us across the globe are exposed to the same pandemic menace regardless of race, color or creed. It is similar to the

Adams Cold Storage turns 10 this month, so say what you want about the other 11 months of this incredibly challenging year, but December 2020 is a gem. It’s been quite a ride, as you can imagine, full of challenges and triumphs, adaptation and stability. Here are some of the things that come to mind

Well, 2020 is finally coming to a close, and what a long, strange year it’s been! With more people staying home and tending their gardens, Doty Farm & Garden Supply hope to see some stellar holiday landscapes over the winter. If you are new to gardening and landscaping, you may be wondering what to do

Parson Brown is a sweet orange variety that has been in Florida since the 1850s, originating as “a chance seedling at the home of Reverend N.L. Brown near Webster, Florida in 1856.” As the story goes, a hungry Brown found wild orange trees while lost along the Peace River in the 1840s. He brought home

Chances are, you’ve at least heard the term “grass-fed beef” being used more frequently lately, especially among people who truly care about the food they eat. It pops up on the menu in popular diets and appears in high-end, gourmet restaurants. Clearly, there is a true appreciation for grass-fed beef blossoming in mainstream society. But

If you have ever owned or been around horses, then you are probably familiar with lameness issues. Lameness is a change to a normal gait. You may notice your horse limping when they move or they may feel different while you are riding. Lameness in a horse indicates pain, the reason they are changing the

Peacekeeper has been defined as a mediator, a parent, a restorer of civility and, out West, a revolver. We have been subject to mass disinformation from both sides of the spectrum during the political process. A pandemic rages around us being fought by local health providers day and night whose common sense recommendations in some

As our “beloved” 2020 drifts through its final quarter, there are signs of a strong “restart” underneath the months of hardship.   According to an October 12 article in the trade publication Food Logistics, the purchasing numbers for restaurants and retail purveyors have significantly increased in recent months, overcoming some of the lows brought on