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Helping to Rewrite the Book
To paraphrase a quote from citrus grower James Shinn, the current HLB-ravaged environment is forcing...
Legislators Show Support of Citrus Industry Through Funding
In the past 20 years, the Florida citrus industry has been devastated by greening disease...
Understanding and Managing Equine Allergies
Allergies present a significant challenge for horse owners, impacting the health and well-being of their...
Stewards of the Land & Water
You see a lot of praise for the hard work Florida farmers and ranchers do...
Know When to Hold ’Em
No one in the field of agriculture has ever claimed that farming is easy, yet...
Innovation & Perspiration
Thomas Edison may have put it best when he said that “Genius is 1 percent...
Promising Budwood: Propagating the Donaldson Sweet Orange
Propagating citrus budwood involves taking a cutting, or scion, from a healthy citrus tree and...
Do You Know the Signs of Equine Gastric Ulcers?
Equine gastric ulcers are a significant concern for horse owners, as they can cause discomfort...
‘Fertilizer’ Antioxidant Supplement Touted as Treatment for Citrus Greening
Brazilian agro-science has released information on what is being called a “groundbreaking study” into the...
Dollars and Sense
We’re living in unique times with challenges piling up on all fronts. The nation is...
Act Now but Keep an Eye on the Future
A February 2024 report from the USDA Agricultural Research Service indicates that scientists may be...
The Sweet Bounty of Florida: A Peek Into the Florida Peach Industry
Just as Florida is synonymous with oranges, our neighbors to the north in Georgia are...
Cultivating Resilience: Precision Breeding for Florida Citrus
In the idyllic groves of orange trees, a silent battle rages on—one that threatens the...
Building an Agribusiness
Nobody is born an entrepreneur. Not Steve Jobs, not Henry Ford, not even John Deere...
Don’t Overlook the Basics
With so much focus on the new treatments for greening, it can be easy to...
Understanding Equine Navicular Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Equine navicular disease, also known as navicular syndrome, is a common and often challenging problem...
Expanding Our Reach
We spend a lot of time in this monthly column focused on Tree Defender’s impact...
Essential Elements of Proper Hoof Care
Hoof health should be a top priority if you’re a horse owner, but did you...
Research Sheds Light on Water Needs of HLB-Infected Trees
Citrus greening, also called Huanglongbing (HLB), is known to affect the fibrous root growth of...
New to Buying Beef? Top Tips From a Rancher
The option to shop online for pretty much anything and everything has changed the way...
