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Summertime Fresh From Florida Commodities
In the previous column, I discussed Florida’s super status as a “specialty crop state,” so...
What’s Growing on My Horse?
Daily observation and grooming will allow you to notice any changes in the appearance of...
Preparing for Hurricane Season
By Ben Adams, Jr. On June 1st, the Atlantic Hurricane season officially began. While...
Florida: A True Specialty Crop State
Tens of millions of people all over the world know our great state of Florida...
Citrus Tristeza Virus Could be a Re-Emerging Issue for Florida Citrus Growers
by MIKE ROBERTS Citrus Tristeza Virus was once a major citrus pathogen in Florida and...
Stocks, bonds, and flight-to-quality
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Conditions usually ideal now for lawn planting, patching
by WILLIAM “BILL” DOTY There are two kinds of sunshine — the radiant kind and...
Sulfur Can Improve Root Vigor and Hardiness
By John Baxter Even though sulfur is sometimes called a secondary nutrient, that doesn’t mean...
Managing your horse in hot weather
By Dr. Katie Hennessy Summer is almost here and along with the fun comes the...
Reasons Why a Farmer Needs a Lawyer
Lawyers don’t fix tractors, plant seed, or pull calves, but they are an important component...
Citrus and Gene Editing
By Phillip Rucks, Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery Creating a citrus-greening resistant plant has been at...
Important Reminders for Protecting Kids from Extreme Heat
by MARIA ANCHUNDIA, MD With the recent (and very early season) heat wave here in...
Rootstock and Citrus
By Phillip Rucks, Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery Whether you are a professional, are thinking about...
Important Reminders and Tips for How Your Pharmacist Can Help
by MICK PICKOS, RPh Among our 13 convenient locations in Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties...
Citrus Grove Borders May Help Reduce Psyllid Control Costs
by MIKE ROBERTS Florida citrus growers routinely spray their citrus groves, targeting the Asian citrus...
American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers
By Baxter Troutman The folks at the U.S. departments of Labor and Agriculture keep track...
Problem-Solving Adjuvant Cohere®
By John Baxter Sticker/spreaders are a type of adjuvant that you can mix in a...
ACS By the Numbers
By Ben Adams, Jr. In business, we deal with numbers — financial tallies, customer data...
Municipal Bonds: Are they right for you?
By Eric Greenhow If you’ve been investing money for any length of time, you might...
Gearing up the Garden with Summer Vegetables
By BILL DOTY Backyard vegetable gardening in Central Florida is more than just exercise; it’s...
