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Last month we addressed protein and carbohydrates as important factors in equine nutrition. In this month’s column I’m going to discuss two more elements that play a role in your horses’ health. Let’s talk about vitamins and minerals:[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] VITAMINS Vitamin deficiencies or excess […]

This year marks the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s discovery of La Florida. The impact of that landing is apparent throughout Florida’s Historic Coast, where streets and businesses have honored the explorer’s name for (1513-2013) FIVE HUNDRED YEARS![emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] This year, Florida’s Historic

When it comes to business in the fields, the cost of operation continues to rise. Whether it’s feed for the livestock, sprays for crop disease, or employing field hands—doing business on today’s farm is much more cost-prohibitive than it was a few years ago. If you haven’t thought of it already, buying pre-owned farm equipment

With so many brands and types of horse feed available, it’s easy to get confused or be unsure about whether your horse is getting all the nutrients in his diet to stay healthy.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] When taking care of your horse, there are six factors

Automation has brought major changes to agriculture. As we invest in chemical application, injection, equipment, and maintenance, we should consider taking advantage of generous federal income tax deductions to offset our costs.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] When we lease, finance, or buy qualifying equipment and office software,

As a business owner, you’re going to have to decide when will be the right time to step out of the family business and how you’ll do it. There are many estate planning tools you can use to transfer your business. Selecting the right one will depend on whether you plan to retire from the

In the latest episode in a decades-long water fight, Florida filed a lawsuit against Georgia in the U.S. Supreme Court over use of water from a shared river basin. At issue is whether Georgia’s consumption of water has deprived Florida of fresh water needed to support its oyster industry. The lawsuit comes just months after

It was a hot August day in Pittsburg, PA., when Bill Crispin and I walked into the hearing room on behalf of the farmers, who were denied full crop insurance benefits for freeze damage to their crops.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] Bryan Meder, the crop insurance adjuster

In its attempt this year to raise its base utility rate by a whopping 10 percent, Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) technically lost the fight but in the end really won. TECO customers just plain lost.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] Back in May, TECO petitioned the Florida Public

In the world of ag lending, we make it our business to understand the economic climate. Things are looking up for Florida agriculture according to a recent study conducted by UF’s Food and Resource Economics Department. Combining agricultural, natural resources, and associated food industries, the state brought in an impressive $104 billion in 2011, the