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Moment of Reckoning
The suspicions and fears of even the most hopeful in the Florida ag sector came...
Updates to the BMP Cost Share Program Could Help Growers
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP), which...
Equine Eye Injuries Require Immediate Attention
When it comes to the health of horses, eye injuries should never be taken lightly...
It’s So Much More
“Isn’t this just a bag over a tree?” When we started Tree Defender in 2014...
Understanding and Addressing Back Pain in Horses
Back pain is a common issue that can greatly impact a horse’s well-being and performance...
Farm-City Week Brings Rural and Urban Communities Together
In November, our rural and urban communities came together to celebrate Farm-City Week. This observance...
Soil Testing: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Taking time during the winter months for forage and soil testing is a gift that...
A Haven When Winter Weather Comes Knocking
Over a decade ago, we created the innovative Tree Defender IPC for one specific and...
Dental Care Is Key to Keeping Your Horse Healthy
When it comes to horse health, dental care is often overlooked. However, just like us...
Combat Diseases Appearing in Groves After the Hurricane
If there’s one thing Florida growers know, it’s that hurricanes leave more than the initial...
Florida Ag Well Represented in 2024 Florida 500
While you and I might know how intelligent and innovative those in the agriculture field...
Lessons From Hurricane Milton
When Hurricane Milton plowed its way across the heart of Florida in October, we —...
Latest Research Aligns With 4Rs
In 2022, state funding finally allowed the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to respond to...
In a Hurricane, Resilience and Adaptability Are Key
As I write this, Hurricane Milton is threatening our state, and my thoughts are with...
Understanding and Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Just like humans, horses can experience a range of metabolic issues that can have a...
Forging a Path Into the Future
by TOMMY THAYER Getting through the HLB disaster that has devastated the Florida citrus industry...
Researchers Hope Brassinosteroids Hold Promise for Citrus Industry
Citrus growers may have a new tool in the fight against citrus greening — brassinosteroids...
Tree Nutrition Important for Combating Algal Spot in Citrus
Florida’s citrus growers must always be on the lookout for new pest concerns, and algal...
The Truth You Need to Know About Grass-Fed Beef
Have you ever wondered what all the buzz is about grass-fed beef? With all the...
Protect Your Horse from Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus
As mosquito-borne diseases make a resurgence across the United States, horse owners need to be...
