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Be on the Lookout for These Diseases in Citrus Postfreeze
Florida citrus growers are scrambling to create new plans for their citrus groves after the...
Understanding and Managing Equine Asthma
Equine asthma is a common respiratory condition that affects horses of many ages and disciplines...
Launch Your Dream With Small Farm Start-Up School
If you want to start a farm, you probably already know it’s going to take...
Citrus Budwood Program Steadily Building a New Future
As the tests, trials, lab work, and field work continue to march forward in the...
Florida Citrus Commission Approves $2 Million for Assisting Citrus Growers
Florida citrus growers participating in the Cycle 7 field trials of the Citrus Research and...
Citrus Growers Advised to Hold Off on Tree Recovery Process
The freeze event that hit Florida at the end of January and the beginning of...
Fair Season Is Big Business at F1 Meat
Fair season is in full swing, and F1 Meat is once again at the heart...
Understanding Fecal Water Syndrome in Horses
If you’re brushing your horse and notice a wet manure along the legs and tail...
Looking to Reduce Spray Drift in the Grove? Follow These Tips
Spray drift is when a sprayed pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide reaches areas beyond the targeted...
Support the Future of Ag at the Youth Fair
It’s officially fair season here in Central Florida, and Polk County’s youths — we like...
Colic in Horses: Signs to Watch for and When to Call the Veterinarian
Colic is a general term used to describe abdominal pain in horses and is one...
Technology and Innovation Power Polk County’s Future
Innovation is no longer a future aspiration for Polk County – it is happening now...
Boost Citrus Productivity With Nutrient Management
Florida soils are notoriously sandy with low nutrient- and water-holding capacities; this means that Florida...
Tyson Plant Closure Sends Shockwave Through Market
In late November, Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its beef processing plant in...
Is Your Horse at Risk for EHV?
Equine herpesvirus (EHV) and its neurologic form, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), have become a focus...
The Aviation Industry Continues to Thrive in Polk’s Wide Open Spaces
Polk County is soaring into the future, powered by a thriving aviation industry anchored by...
The Growing Manufacturing Industry Benefits Everyone in Polk
Manufacturing is on the rise across the United States – and Polk County stands out...
3 Factors to Consider Before You Buy Crop Insurance
For the past few years, Florida orange growers who had an Actual Production History (APH)...
Proposal to Import Argentine Beef Skips More Viable Option
President Trump’s recent proposal to increase beef imports from Argentina has sparked a heated debate...
Battling Bot Flies: Tiny Pest, Big Problem
Bot flies may be small, but their impact on a horse’s health can be substantial...