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Bill Doty Gardening Tips for June
Gardening ‘To Do’ List in June After a Wet May! May was one of the...
Glyphosate Class-Action Lawsuit Asserts the Dangers of Unhealthy Soil
The link between the health of our soil and the health of the foods grown...
A Hurricane Preparedness Summary to Get You Started on Storm Readiness
June 1st was the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane season. NOAA has predicted that...
Lessons Learned from the Family Farming Tradition
It’s a tradition that no doubt will continue and keep agriculture going strong. EVERYWHERE YOU...
Don’t Let Small Problems with Your Horse Turn into Big Problems
ALL HORSES require regular maintenance and preventive care for the best possible health. As a...
Hunger: The Preventable Tragedy
WHAT DID YOU have to eat today? Maybe some toast and eggs for breakfast, or...
Citrus Greening Research Highlights Cooperation and Women in Ag Leadership
CITRUS GREENING has been at work for more than a decade in Florida citrus groves...
Maintaining the Cold Supply Chain in the Caribbean
IN MARCH’S COLUMN, I began a discussion of the Adams Cold Storage (ACS) Caribbean connection...
New Twist on Greening: Restore the Immune Systems of Citrus Trees
REVERSING THE DAMAGE caused by an herbicide is the solution to citrus greening disease, a...
Florida Agriculture Is Putting Up Big Numbers
I’VE SAID IT BEFORE, but it merits repeating: Florida agriculture is big. Make that HUGE...
How to Transition Your Farm to the Next Generation
MOST FAMILIES that have farm or ranch operations have worked hard for many years to...
A Penny for Your Plant Thoughts
NOW THAT MAY has arrived, we’re here to provide some helpful tips and thoughts on...
Owning Versus Renting Ranch Land
Large tracts of ranch land are one of the biggest requirements for a successful cattle...
Don’t Forget This as Part of Preconditioning Beef Calves
April generally starts the spring working season when cows and calves undergo vaccinations and parasite...
Financial Tips for Growing Your Agricultural Business
Given the success many ranchers and farmers have experienced over the past few years, we...
Psyllid Problem or Soil Problem?
In the last decade, Florida citrus has been devastated by the Asian citrus psyllid. Since...
Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)
Contagious equine metritis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Taylorella equigenitalis. Unless...
Hunting Facts on Wild Hogs
Wild hogs are the second most popular hunting game in Florida (second only to the...
Before the Hot Florida Summer, There’s April — and a Lot To Do Outdoors
Our early Spring and late Winter weather were turned upside down this year. February felt...
FATA — Great Opportunity for Florida Ag Operators
THERE’S A GRAND OPPORTUNITY in Florida for every farmer, rancher, grower, or forester with an...