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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, business, or agriculture property, take a look at the benefits of purchasing and selling via the auction method.  Many buyers and sellers have found the auction a perfect answer to fulfill their needs. As a seller, you receive the highest price the bidder is willing […]

Why should you treat your yard in June?  Because now is the best time to plant new lawns and patch up old ones.  During the rainy season, you can use Palmetto plugs to fill those empty spots.

In the last two columns, I’ve discussed how important it is to keep appropriate and sufficient records for your farm business.  However, if you’re growing a small crop for recreation or for family and friends, for example (and have no intention of making a profit), then your farm might be classified as a hobby.  But

In any business (agriculture-related or not), it’s essential to keep your business-savvy ear to the ground. Harkening back to my column last edition, joining the most relevant organizations to your business is one way to accomplish that. Certainly, attending relevant luncheons or seminars hosted by the relevant organization you’ve joined is a great way to

Polk Equine has provided the highest quality care for the large animal veterinary medical needs of Polk County for over 10 years.  Over the last two years, Dr. Katie Hennessy has focused on keeping Polk Equine committed to our clients’ large animal and equine needs, striving to provide the excellent service that ensures the health

The facts about the public refrigerated warehousing (PRW) industry aren’t just cold and hard, they’re pretty interesting when you stop and think about them.  Consider the following:

Well, it looks like the heat and humidity are both here to stay!  From this point forward, it’s only going to get hotter.  At this time of year, most backyard citrus trees suffer from starvation or scale.  Don’t let it happen to yours!  Feed and spray your citrus now.  In fact, May is the time

As Mother Nature’s New Year, spring is the season to make a fresh start on your small- to mid-size farm.  Now’s the time to sweep out all of the old and prep for the growing season!

Work in the cold-storage industry presents many opportunities to review facts and figures about a commodity we thoroughly enjoy and absolutely need—food. The statistics often are interesting but sometimes very sobering. Consider this:

Human beings are social creatures, with a natural desire to be with others—to belong. In business, the desire to belong usually dovetails with the desire, with the need, to be successful. But, with so many member associations to choose from, the question becomes: “Which organizations are best for me personally and for my company strategically?”