Columns
Windbreaks for Citrus
As citrus season progresses, let’s take a moment to talk about windbreaks and their importance...
Marching Toward Better Nutrition With Our Teaching Kitchen
by RONALD LUND Do you frequent local farmers’ markets? Are you a fan of Florida-grown...
Changes to the Produce Safety Rule that will Impact Growers and Packers
by MIKE ROBERTS The Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce saw an update from Mark...
Marching into Spring with these Gardening Steps
by WILLIAM “BILL” DOTY It’s time for the gardening tips for March. We have some...
Helping the Next Generation of Family Farms Find Agricultural Lending Solutions
by PATRICK SPINOSA According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, the average age of...
Importance of 4R Nutrient Stewardship
It’s a given that crops need fertilizer in order to produce successful yields. That’s no...
Complex Third-Party Logistics in the Food Supply Chain
IN THA LAST MONTH’S column, I began a conversation about the considerable changes in public...
Re-evaluating Debt and the Economic Cycle
Believe it or not, there is such a thing as “good” debt! Fixed rate, low-interest...
Closing on Florida Farmland
By Michael E. Workman Purchasing farmland in Florida, or any farmland in general, comes with...
Strangles
Strangles (Streptococcus equi subspecies equi) is always a concerning buzz word around the horse community...
3 Ways the 10-Year Line of Credit Helps Strawberry Growers with Costs of Production
Florida is second in the U.S. for commercial strawberry production and has a farm-gate value...
Garden Tips: Things To Do Before Spring Has Sprung
It’s February, which means it’s planting time in your garden. Get busy by putting your...
Using IPM to Continue the Fight Against Citrus Greening
Florida citrus growers have been hoping for a “silver bullet” to take down citrus greening...
Getting the Most Health Care with the Least Worry
Last edition, Dr. Kimber Vasquez, one of our general practice physicians here at Central Florida...
Pre-Purchase Examinations
A thorough examination of a potential new horse is always a great idea! Your veterinarian’s...
Progress in the PRW Industry
A few weeks back, I was reading an industry trade article that quoted a longtime...
Why You Should Assess the Market Value of Your Real Estate Property
Have you had an appraisal done on your properties lately to determine their current market...
A Few Things to Remember About Potassium, an Essential Nutrient
To the everyday person, potassium (K) is an essential nutrient for physical health. What the...
Our Commitment to Providing Care for Farm Workers, Migrant Patients, and the Local Community
Agriculture has deep roots in our Central Florida community and there are many different groups...
Prepping the Soil for Watermelons
Everyone loves the sweet, juicy treats that summertime brings in the form of watermelons. If...
