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How many of us in the citrus industry breathed a slight sigh of relief when the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its January forecast and the total count remained unchanged? “At least it didn’t go down,” is what may have crossed my mind. Is this the state of the Florida citrus industry? It might be […]

For nearly five years now, the CRAFT (Citrus Research and Field Trial) Foundation has worked with Florida citrus growers to field test potential solutions to combat greening. Each project year (or “cycle”) has added numerous projects and acreage, currently representing 10,000 acres of Florida citrus across Cycles 1-4.  But 2024, which begins Cycle 5, looks

In life, it is through trial and error, success and strife, that we find our way. We learn to adjust expectations and reassign our priorities for better results. It’s the school of life, and admission is free of charge. Ask any parent of an FFA student, and they’ll tell you the Youth Fair experience is

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