Columns

The Proof Is In the Plan

The anticipation was palpable. For most readers of this magazine, the lead-up to the approval...

Feeling Burned Out? Then It’s Time to Take Action

We all know that farming is a labor of love. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes an overwhelming...
Mike Roberts

Tips on Using the 4Rs for Nitrogen Applications in Citrus

The Coalition for Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship (CURES) has created a series of videos for...

Business Recruitment & Community Impact

Through the Central Florida Development Council, Polk County takes a proactive approach to business recruitment...

Beating the Heat: Essential Tips to Prevent Heat Stress in Horses

Summertime in Florida is renowned for its sweltering heat and high humidity, creating a challenging...

DeSantis Signs Budget Providing Vital Funding for CRAFT 

The Florida citrus industry is celebrating nearly $140 million dollars of investments Gov. Ron DeSantis...

When the Real Magic Happens

by SCOTT THOMPSON There is no magic bullet. That’s one of the messages UF/IFAS Professor...
Mike Roberts

Sorting Myth From Fact When It Comes to U.S. Beef

We live in a world of misinformation, and the U.S. beef industry has seen its...

New Health Plans on the Table for Florida’s Farmers and Ranchers

Access to quality, affordable healthcare has long been a challenge for Florida’s farmers and ranchers...

Opportunity Grows Here – And So Does Talent

Polk County’s long agricultural history remains a point of pride and today’s landowners are increasingly...

Grass and Grazing Rotation: Essential Factors for a Healthy Horse Pasture

Maintaining a healthy pasture is vital for the well-being of your horses. A well-managed pasture...

Can CRISPR Solve Citrus Farming’s Greatest Challenge to Date?

CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) has become a leading technology in genetic research...

Breakthrough Science Aims to Stop the Spread of Citrus Greening

As farmers work tirelessly to recover from the impacts of the citrus greening disease, and...

Will IPCs Become the MVP of BMP?

While the title of this column may seem like an alphabet soup of complex acronyms...
Mike Roberts

Citrus Weed Management Timing as Important as Products Used

UF/IFAS researchers want citrus growers to know that “Managing weeds in citrus groves isn’t just...

Social Media Can Help Spread Farming Facts 

If you thought social media was just for recipe videos and dancing influencers, think again...

Polk County’s Higher Education Institutions Fuel Talent Pipeline for Agriculture Industry

Polk County is cultivating a robust pipeline of qualified talent to support its vital and...

Preventing Strangles: Essential Steps After Reported Case in Polk County

The recent confirmation of a strangles case in Polk County has heightened awareness and concern...

Silvec Biologics Working on Virus Vector to Fight Greening

Maryland AgTech company Silvec Biologics is working to release a revolutionary agricultural technology to combat...
Mike Roberts

Giving Citrus Canker a Kick in the Pants

The end of March to the beginning of April is the time when young citrus...

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