It was not-so-sweet news for Florida citrus growers in August when the U.S. Senate blocked a Sen. Marco Rubio-sponsored bill that would have lowered the Brix level of not-from-concentrate orange juice. Rubio said that bill — introduced as the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act (S. 4394) — had broad bipartisan support in the U.S. …
I knew before I started the Crutchfield Estate Distribution Auction that I wanted to begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Our country is in dire straits, and I believe we all need to be seeking common ground and God’s blessings for all in every effort. I introduced the Crutchfield family we were …
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Foot rot in cattle is a deceptively treacherous malady. Not only is it easy to misdiagnose foot rot (approximately 20 percent of all lameness treated by veterinarians is caused by foot rot), but when left untreated, foot rot can be debilitating, if not fatal, to the animal. Foot rot can easily develop in areas of …
Rabies is a viral disease caused by Lyssavirus, which affects all warm-blooded animals including horses and humans. Rabies is endemic in wildlife, so there is a risk of exposure throughout Florida. Rabies is uncommon in horses, and it is 100% fatal once clinical signs appear. Clinical signs are related to the central nervous system and …
All the research points to the fact that optimal citrus growth, fruit yields, and juice quality are all affected by nutrients. Furthermore, research also shows that deficiencies create low yields and affect revenue. Ensuring your citrus receives adequate nutrients is a must, for both macronutrients and micronutrients. The folks at UF/IFAS are working on new …
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As citrus greening continues to ravage the Florida citrus industry, many growers are looking for alternative crops to supplement their income. One crop growing traction among citrus growers is bamboo. As an agricultural product, bamboo has a myriad of uses. The young shoots of certain varieties can be harvested and processed for culinary uses, whereas …
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Florida citrus growers have experienced more than their fair share of challenges in the past 15 years as HLB has ravaged groves, drastically reducing the state’s citrus yields year after year. While some growers have thrown in the towel and moved on to other ventures, many of our state’s grove operators and those of us …
Community has never been more important than it is now. I just attended the 56th National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show, which was hosted in San Diego. My wife, who enjoys it, too, does remind me it’s not a “true vacation.” We reunited as a community and renewed our common bonds; we were blessed to …
Digestive health in cattle is an important factor in the animals’ overall health and development. If your animals are expending extra energy in order to fight off an illness, or something is preventing them from absorbing nutrients efficiently, this takes away from the two most important uses of energy in cattle: gaining weight and reproducing. …
Fall is coming, and while the weather won’t be dramatically different from summer, the nights may be cooler. Here are some horse care items that need to be on your fall preparation checklist. 1. Shelter and Feeding Fall is a great time to repair any damage to fencing, stalls, and paddocks, and to inspect wiring …
