THE KEY CONTROL elements of any public refrigerated warehousing (PRW) operation are air, moisture, and temperature. Better control of these factors equates to better refrigeration, more efficient use of utilities (electricity) and refrigerant (ammonia), and greater confidence that warehoused products (usually perishable food products) won’t spoil from temperature deviations.
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THE GARDENING TIPS for this time of the year are a little different from last year. Due to the unusually warm weather we had at the end of 2014, many plants and trees are showing signs of an early bloom. That can be a good thing, but make no mistake: Florida’s cool frosty nights can
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AT A TIME when giving and receiving gifts is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, we thought it would be a good idea to remind our readers about an incredible gift to Florida’s agriculture industry: technology. We don’t have to reach back very far to truly appreciate how science, research, and the technology it produces
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON is a great time to thank and appreciate our industry families and members of our community. At the Polk County Farm Bureau, we appreciate the support of our 4,400-plus members and volunteers who make it possible for the PCFB to act as the eyes and ears for Polk’s diverse agriculture industry.
PCFB President’s Column: We’re grateful for our industry families Read More »
DID YOU KNOW that nearly half of the charitable giving in Florida takes place between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Ever make a donation to a charitable contribution and wonder what that donation is used for?
Editor’s Blog: The Florida Gift Givers’ Guide Read More »
LAST MONTH we talked about five reasons to choose farm loans by AgAmerica Lending. Now let’s talk about five more: 6. Keep your payments as low as possible with an adjustable rate loan, or AgAmerica’s fixed-rate loans are available for up to 25 years, which lets you count on consistent payments throughout the life of
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USA QUALITY Steel Barns & Garages has a wide assortment of barns, RV ports, garages, warehousing, and carports available with you in mind. The diversity of our structures makes it easy to understand why our barns, steel carports, garages, and RV ports are highly sought after.
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JUST WHEN YOU THINK you have somewhat of a handle on the rules and timetables for the Affordable Care Act (ACA, a.k.a. Obamacare), out of the blue come changes — and not just the nibbling-around-the-edges kind. Business owners and managers need a scorecard at least or a team of lawyers at best just to keep
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A DEWORMING STRATEGY is an essential component of your horse’s health program. Plan to have your veterinarian perform an annual fecal test on your horse’s manure. Fecal tests are a great way to see how many and which types of parasites your horse has. This information allows your veterinarian the ability to customize a deworming
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SEVERAL MONTHS BACK, we discussed the current time as being perhaps the start of a new golden era for railroading. One of the reasons for this is the increasing regulatory burden on the trucking industry and the extra costs resulting from new federal safety mandates and driver-hours restrictions. New technology, infrastructure improvements, and smart business
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