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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...
Combating Preharvest Fruit Drop Related to Citrus Greening
Preharvest citrus fruit drop has been a concern for Florida citrus growers for the past...
Something to Be Thankful For
Here’s a little cold storage trivia for you: It’s the lead-up to the Thanksgiving holiday:...
