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Biochar holds a lot of promise for improving soil health in Florida’s citrus industry, especially when it comes to combating citrus greening. Citrus greening damages a citrus tree’s roots, making water and nutrient uptake a real problem. Citrus researchers and growers have found that adequate irrigation, the use of precision fertilization, and focusing on soil […]

Caution and staying smart with regards to hygiene is the key to managing life with COVID-19. Everyone has been impacted by the current pandemic and life is different. If you are lucky enough to live with your horses, they may be getting more love and attention from your requirement to stay home. If you love

As native Floridians, we have observed thousands of acres of agricultural lands destroyed by way of development, disease, population explosion, and increased land value. But there is a way to help make agricultural lands more affordable.  The Florida Greenbelt law, enacted in 1959, gives the owner of agricultural lands a property tax break for conducting

As our state begins the process of easing stay-at-home orders and opening up businesses, ACS has continued to invest in its workforce of dedicated, essential employees. The most important investment we made was to maintain our workforce. While the number of inbound truckloads has diminished due to a reduction in orders for hotels, restaurants, and

With so many people staying home lately, more folks are discovering the joy of gardening and landscaping. The good news is that here in Florida, there is always something to do in the garden! This is a fine time to spruce up the lawn with fresh sod, plugs, or by seeding. If you have Bahia

At the 2020 Citrus Show in January, Mike Irey, the Chief of Plant Sciences at the U.S. Sugar Corporation, gave a presentation concerning research utilizing computer models his company had done in conjunction with two professors of mathematics with the University of Florida titled “Controlling primary HLB infection.” Irey maintained that “the continued success of

There is no denying that the COVID-19 virus has had a huge impact upon our nation and the world. Here at Doty’s, we hope and pray for the safety of everyone. While folks have been ordered to stay at home, this time at home may make for a good time to work on your lawn

Psyllid sprays have long been a point of contention in Florida citrus groves. How many sprays are enough and how many are too much? Psyllid sprays were the focus of a session at the Florida Citrus Show in January presented by UF/IFAS Professor of Entomology and Nematology Dr. Lukasz Stelinski. The session looked at the role

The global coronavirus pandemic has shined a light on what’s truly important to our nation. Blockbuster movies are on hold, and athletes are sidelined. But farmers are working harder than ever.    In fact, on March 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Labor announced a joint effort to recruit workers to

Rabies is one of those zoonotic diseases that everyone has heard about but often doesn’t get the attention and concern in the equine world that it deserves. Rabies vaccination is required in every state for dogs and cats but not horses. The reason may be that most people have a close relationship with their dogs