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Staying Up to Date on Citrus Fertility Recommendations Is Critical

Research has led to changes in the production practices of citrus since HLB was introduced...
Mike Roberts

Tactics for Controlling Snails in the Grove

Florida citrus growers currently have a lot on their plates, but a new—albeit relatively slow—problem...
Katie Hennessy

What Is a Coggins Test?

Most horse owners are familiar with the requirement for a negative Coggins test under various...

Stargrass Thrives in Warmer Climates

The quality of grass-fed beef is naturally dependent upon the quality of the grass used...
Ben Adams, Jr.

Finding the Good

It’s not news to say that it’s easy to find bad news. It comes through...

Plan Your Estate Evaluation in Advance

It has been a busy month! September has been wall to wall with calls on...

August – Link Found Between Organic Acid, HLB

A common symptom of Huanglongbing (HLB) in citrus trees is leaf chlorosis, where the leaves...
William "Bill" Doty

Stay Alert for Pests Common This Time of Year

Bugs could have a field day this time of year in your lawn and garden...

Charity Auctions Play a Key Role in Fundraising

A price of $54,000 is not much money for a house, car or pickup truck...
Mike Roberts

Now Is the Time to Stay Ahead of Brown Rot

Florida’s rainy summer season is prime time for root rot, but it’s also the time...

Hemarthria Grass a Hardy Option for Florida Cattle

  As we have seen throughout this look at foraging stocks, certain types of grass...
Katie Hennessy

Managing Your Horse in Hot Weather

The Florida summer heat makes things more challenging when caring for and exercising your horse...
Ben Adams, Jr.

Urging Understanding for Ailing Supply Chain

Are you sick of discussing the pandemic yet? If you’re like me, there’s an immediate...

The Auction Price Is the Appraisal Value

An article in The Ledger on June 20 concerning Lakeland real estate was interesting and...

What Citrus Should I Plant in the Era of HLB?

HLB, or citrus greening, can infect most citrus trees and even some citrus relatives. Because...
Mike Roberts

Incorporating Lebbeck Mealybug Management With Current Programs

Lebbeck mealybugs were first discovered in Florida in citrus trees in Highlands County in 2019...
Katie Hennessy

Prepare Your Horse for a Hurricane

Hurricane season is here, and it’s important to be prepared to minimize stress and make...

The Rise of the Relatively New Tifton-9

Continuing our look at varieties of grazing stock, this month we examine a relative newcomer...
Ben Adams, Jr.

Bridging the Knowledge Gap

One of the most interesting things we do each year here is host leadership students...
William "Bill" Doty

July Summertime Gardening Know-How

It’s July, and the Florida summer is upon us, which means it’s time to arm...

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