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January 1 marked the beginning of when Florida farmers can start applying for the Florida Farm Tax Exempt Agricultural Materials (TEAM) Card. The TEAM Card is a physical card that replaces paper exemption certificates.  What Does the Florida Farm TEAM Card Do Prior to the Florida Farm TEAM Card, agricultural producers looking to take advantage […]

January is the time of the year when football abounds, New Year’s resolutions ignite before fading to a fizzle, and citrus season reaches its peak. The December 2023 USDA Citrus Forecast remained unchanged from the October report, which predicted 20.5 million boxes. If this holds true, according to the forecast, this would be 30 percent

One crucial aspect of equine care that often goes unnoticed is trailer safety. Transporting horses requires meticulous planning and attention to detail to ensure their journey is as safe and stress-free as possible. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or have years under your belt, here are some tips to keep everyone safe on the road.

Horses get sick and most of the time they can be treated with traditional medication and the horse’s illness remains confidential between the owner and their primary veterinarian. In some cases, a horse can become infected with a reportable disease. This means that your veterinarian is required by law to report the diagnosis to the

If you’re a Florida grower looking to increase your efficiency, reduce your costs, protect the environment, and streamline your operations, it’s time to consider implementing best management practices.  These are practical measures that you can take to reduce the amount of pollutants entering waterways while maintaining (or even increasing) crop production. What Are Agricultural Best

Exactly one year ago this month, I was on the verge of watching my dream flourish. F1 Meats Co. was taking shape and my goal of creating a convenient, local, and cost-effective way to process steer and livestock for local farmers and fairs was almost a reality.  The year that ensued was a whirlwind of

As November gives way to December and the sprint toward the new year quickens, it is easy to miss notable details in the crush of all the year-end reports, office gatherings, and eggnog. Here’s one milestone that may have gone by unnoticed and may be hard to believe. A UF/IFAS report released in late November

As citrus growers enter the season buoyed by the positive USDA forecast and success with OTC injections, there’s a whole host of other issues to keep an eye on. Gene McAvoy, owner of Have Gun Will Travel Agricultural Consulting and Regional Vegetable/Horticulture Extension Agent IV Emeritus, shares issues that growers should focus on this fall. 

We’ve officially hit that period when we begin the holiday season in earnest, and the feeling of excitement is palpable. At Chop-N-Block and F1 Meat Co., the anticipation is quadrupled because this is the season for so much more than holidays! Fair season has begun in Hillsborough County, and it’s just around the corner for

As the seasons slowly shift and the air becomes crisper, it’s a signal for horse owners to re-evaluate their daily care routines. While the temperature fluctuations in Florida might not be as extreme as in colder regions, it’s crucial to adapt your equine care practices to the changing needs of your horses. This seasonal shift