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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 […]

In the world of taxes, if the ag operation is owned by a sole proprietor (be it an orange grove, strawberry crop, fish farm, or cattle ranch), then that entity is considered a small business. Here are some important considerations to remember:

With all the rain we’ve gotten the past few months, the nutrients in the soil needs to be restored, and now is the perfect time to do it. The changing of seasons for autumn is upon us, so here are some essential reminders to help keep your lawn and garden looking pristine and the envy

As we fall into a new season, county taxing authorities are beginning to send out notices of proposed taxes, often referred to as TRIM notices. These notices contain an estimate of the “just value” of your property as of January 1. There are several exemptions and classifications that can significantly reduce the taxes assessed on

Before we know it, it will be time to harvest the citrus fruit we’ve worked hard all year to grow. When we do, we need to consider more than price. We need to consider the potential effect of citrus greening: Fruit drop.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] If

The key to caring for the older horse is to understand how the horse’s body changes and how those changes impact their needs. Similar to humans, as equines age they may develop a variety of health issues that need to be monitored and addressed.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the

Last month, we addressed the mandatory health insurance coverage provisions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, certain groups are not required to be insured and thus are not subject to the penalty tax. The ACA specifically excludes people who are members of an exempt religious sect or division, members of a health-care sharing ministry,

This month’s focus is on economics, specifically the realities of rate increases imposed by a utility monopoly like Tampa Electric Co. (TECO).[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] Utility rate increases don’t happen in a vacuum. They have a far-reaching effect, impacting first the utility’s customer base, but also

In today’s fast-paced, hi-tech world with smartphones and all things electronic, sometimes it’s nice to completely disconnect and enjoy nature for all she has to offer. If this sounds like fun to you, then consider visiting The Florida Agricultural Museum.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] The Florida Agricultural

In last month’s column, we discussed how a global economy has contributed to the increased regulations of food safety and foreign imports.[emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] With globalization, however, comes opportunity. The complexity of doing business in a global economy, however, is the inevitable consequence, which brings