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Writing this article in the midst of a global pandemic may seem insignificant considering the magnitude of the Covid-19 outbreak. So what is significant enough to write about in these days of uncertainty, anxiety, fear, and fervent prayers? In my mind, what is significant are the millions of “critical” employees who face the same anxieties […]

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 Florida’s sandy  soils and three-a-year fertilizer applications. Then, citrus greening, or HLB, hit. Growers soon found that citrus greening has huge negative impacts on the

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 launch. The new policy will be offered in many Florida counties this spring. It is imperative that you contact your crop insurance agent immediately regarding

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 of rebirth and growth, so what does that mean for your garden? Well, it’s a good time to do some planting, for one thing!  

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 were planted at a density of around 100 trees an acre, and the trees produced fruit for decades. Today, citrus trees are facing a near-100

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 farmer, on the local, state, and national levels.    The Farm Bureau recognizes that in order to grow as an industry, we have to do

“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 and ranchers across the country, and gain an understanding of their unique operations, I’ve come to see the quote as, “Know Farmers, Know Food.” Without

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 age, body weight, heat cycle and previous pregnancies. A mare should be a body condition 5/9 to breed. With proper nutrition she can maintain her

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 local real estate market to endure a multi-year correction in prices — of which you may be acutely aware. Several years passed — approximately 2008

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 highest score for BRCGS, is a globally recognized scale that ensures companies comply with food safety legislation, and are maintaining the highest standards in the