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The importance of soil health for HLB
The importance of soil health for citrus trees facing citrus greening cannot be denied. Prior to citrus greening’s arrival in the Sunshine State in 2005, citrus growers were one with
NURSERY VALUE SELECT PILOT CROP INSURANCE REVISIONS
After years of negotiations between the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) and the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, the brand-new Nursery Value Select (NVS) Pilot policy is ready to
Springtime in Central Florida: Let’s Get Planting
The weather here in Central Florida has been running hot and cold lately, but one thing is for sure – spring is just around the corner! Spring is a time
Planting Density Trials at the Indian River Research and Education Center
One of the new approaches Florida citrus growers are taking to stay profitable in the era of citrus greening is to look to high-density plantings. In the past, citrus groves
Florida Farm Bureau a Source of Advocacy and Opportunity
Anyone familiar with the Farm Bureau, or any of the satellite organizations working within communities, is no doubt aware of their advocacy for agriculture as a business and for the
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers in Florida
“No Farmers. No Food.” It’s a quote I’ve carried throughout my life coming from a fifth-generation farming family in Florida. But as I’ve had the privilege to meet different farmers
Breeding Trouble With your Mare
Are you having trouble getting your mare bred? There are several reasons this could be happening. First, we have to look at overall health of the mare with regards to
The Real Estate Market: New vs. Existing Homes
The glut of new homes that were built during the last peak real estate cycle (2004 to 2007) created more supply of homes than there was demand. This caused our
AA Ratings Are Who We Are
For the third year in a row, Adams Cold Storage received the AA rating after our annual BRC Global Standards Audit in late February. The rating, which reflects the
Investing in the Future of Florida Agriculture
The future of Florida’s agriculture industry is being secured and shaped in universities throughout the state. At Martin Law Office, we know the value of education, and we feel it’s
