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Do Hybrids Hold the Answer to Greening?
Florida citrus growers have been struggling with dwindling yearly harvests and lower quality due to ...
Blowout Auction Set for Crutchfield Family Groves
Generations’ worth of goods at Crutchfield Family Groves is being sold at auction! The ...
Help Your Horse Manage Summer Issues
The summer weather has its advantages for horse owners, such as lower hay bills due ...
Researchers Focus on Cattle Genetics
Tracking genetics is nothing new to agriculture. In fact, the science of genetics is traced ...
Starting a New Chapter With Cold-Link Logistics
It’s July, which is usually a slow news month; however, this time there’s a bit ...
The Nutrient Application Rates Bill: What You Need to Know
Citrus growers concerned that UF/IFAS’ nutrient recommendation rates pertaining to BMPs (best management practices) may ...
Community Auctions: Education, Income, and American Pride
I recently had the opportunity to be on the road in Missouri and attend a ...
Horse Care During the Rainy Season
Here in Central Florida, we are preparing to enter the wetter part of the year. ...
Protecting Lives and Property This Hurricane Season
Well, Memorial Day came and went, and lo and behold, it’s June, which means Hurricane ...
Preparing Your Ag or Livestock Operation for a Hurricane
Hurricane season is officially upon us. If you have not yet done so, it is ...
Protect Your Cattle From the Florida Heat
Summertime in Florida is just around the corner, and residents can count on two facts ...
Gibberellic Acid Application on Hamlin
Hamlin has long been Florida’s leading early season orange variety, but like many orange varieties ...
Bamboo’s Viability as a Commercial Crop in Florida
Florida is well known for the diversity of its agricultural offerings and alternative crop opportunities ...
Musk Brings the Correction
Just when you think the train is off the track for good, America begins to ...
How Can I Tell If My Horse Is in Pain?
Horses are creatures of habit and routine. Their personalities are consistent in a lot of ...
Edging Our Way Back Toward ‘Normal’
Believe it or not, things at Adams Cold Storage aren’t going that bad. It’s probably ...
Is Latest Research a Greening Game-Changer?
The Florida citrus industry could use a “game-changer” in the fight against citrus greening, and ...
Prevention Is Key for Common Cattle Ailments
No matter how closely ranchers monitor their herds, their cattle will take ill at some ...
Spring Cleaning Is Just Part of Our Promise
Well, there’s no easy way to say this: It’s time to clean up. In between ...
Florida’s Top Rootstocks and Varieties
Rootstocks and varieties are important considerations in Florida citrus due to the many constraints growers ...
Auctions Can Tap Into Emotion and Reputation
We had a very successful auction last week for the University of Missouri with a ...
Nutrient Recommendation Needs Revisited
During the summer of 2021, Florida citrus growers raised concerns about nutrient recommendations for Florida’s ...
Horse Health Tips for Spring and Summer
As the cooler days wind down, horse owners need to plan for the warmer months ...
Food Security Amid Rising Costs
Consumers have likely noticed that prices have been climbing over the past 12 months. Inflation ...
Auctions Harness a Seller’s Market
After 62 years in the auction business, it’s hard to think of something that we ...
Farmers Suffering From Disasters Have Options
When natural disasters impact Florida growers, it’s good to know that we have advocates working ...
Trust, but Verify
There is a saying that’s been on my mind lately: “Trust but verify.” ...
Deworming Your Horse
Controlling gastrointestinal parasites & deworming Parasites can be a significant problem in horses and ...
Scouting for Postbloom Fruit Drop
Postbloom fruit drop (PFD) has not been a huge issue in Florida citrus groves since ...
Stewards of the Land
As members of the agricultural community, we know better than most the importance of taking ...
Donaldson Sweet Orange
Lesson to the Wise: Attend the Field Days. You never know what might happen. Growers, ...
Ag Community Takes Care of Its Own
The 75th Polk County Youth Fair has come and gone, but it certainly is not ...
Go Where the Customers Take You
I’ve been thinking about the best piece of business advice I ever received. It was ...
Mitigating and Assessing Freeze Damage in Citrus
While Florida is known as The Sunshine State, freezing temperatures are not unheard of. The ...
Urgent Horse Emergencies
Equine diseases and injuries can cause major issues with your horse’s health, so it’s important ...
A Great Deal for You and Youth in Ag
Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch and Chop-N-Block are committed to supporting the future of agriculture in ...
The Estate Experience From Start to Finish
Dealing with estates is a large portion of our business. This includes real estate, furniture, ...
The Importance of Dormant Season Sprays
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) management should be part of any Florida citrus grower’s pest management ...
The Power of Adaptation
Freezing temperatures can be tough on technology, so when freezing temperatures are such a big ...
Identifying Equine Mobility Problems
Having a regular veterinarian is vital for responsible horse owners. Creating a relationship with your ...
Your Beef Is Only as Good as Your Soil
The quality of grass-fed beef depends upon the quality of the grass the beef is ...
Quality Items and Professionalism Set Our Auctions Apart
Our next upcoming sale at Rocking H Ranch will be on January 29. We are ...
Changes in Florida Citrus Production Practices
Citrus greening, also known as HLB, has changed the landscape of the Florida citrus industry, ...
Cattle: Worth Their Weight in Water
While ranchers may give great consideration to their cattle’s diets, making sure to give the ...
State Offers EIA/Coggins Test Verification Cards
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services now offers Equine Infectious Anemia test verification ...
Taking Care of the People Who Make It Possible
It’s the end of 2021. Some of us would add “finally” after that and put ...
Farm to Table: What Does It Really Mean
As consumers grow more agriculturally conscious, a number of terms have sprung up to entice ...