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Florida citrus growers are doing everything in their power to stay solvent in the face of citrus greening. Adding in alternative crops is a good option, and many citrus growers find themselves considering bamboo. Bamboo has a lot of benefits, and it’s in high demand, which makes it an attractive drop-in option as an alternative […]

On December 20, 2019, a new bill known as the SECURE Act took effect. This will impact nearly everyone’s financial planning; for some, it will be significant. Here are a few of the changes the SECURE Act brings that may have the broadest influence on your plans. If you’re turning 70 ½ in 2020 or

Welcome to February in Central Florida! We may not be shoveling driveways and using snow tires, but winter brings its own set of challenges to Florida gardeners. We have a few things to keep in mind as you survey your landscape, visualizing your spring and summer growth.   First of all, this is a great

Florida’s sandy soils mean that water management is a key component of growing crops in The Sunshine State, and UF/IFAS Extension agent Dr. Charles Barrett, a Regional Specialized Agent specializing in water resources, wants growers to know that soil moisture sensors can really make a difference, concerning both water management and nutrient management. He presented

Ours is an industry that is consistently asked to deliver more with less. More product, from less ground, and with fewer workers to staff it. And at the same time, we’re also asked to meet higher standards, in order to appeal to wider clientele.   Luckily, we aren’t in it alone. Previously, we spoke of

An adult horse with diarrhea can be a real headache. Not only is it messy but it means your horse’s intestinal track is not feeling well. Diarrhea can cause cramping and other signs of colic. Diarrhea in adult horses can have several causes and consequences but one issue that can be both is Salmonella. It

It’s Leap Year, and while 2020 gives us an extra day in February, it comes after two of our biggest days of the year — our annual BRCGS (Brand, Reputation through Compliance Global Standards) Recertification Audit.   While some may think that “audit” is a four-letter word, for ACS it’s a way to re-examine and

Citrus greening has certainly taken center stage when it comes to combating diseases in Florida’s citrus groves, but Postbloom fruit drop (PFD) is one disease that citrus growers cannot afford to overlook. PFD is a fungal disease that can cause anywhere from 20% to 80% fruit drop in a grove, depending on the severity of

The new year brings about changes and resolutions, and for gardeners that can mean turning a new leaf. It’s a time for growth and planning, pruning and planting. What’s going to grow in your garden this year? Here are a few ideas for what to plant in early 2020.   Vegetable Gardening in the Florida

Florida’s citrus industry is as full of regulations, statutes, and rules as it is varieties of citrus. These regulations all served a valid purpose at one time, but many in the industry are calling for a readjusting of some Florida Citrus Rules, according to an article written by Peter Chaires, the executive director of the