Columns
Polk Well-Represented in Rural and Family Lands Protection Program List
Launched in 2001, the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program is a landmark initiative by...
Top Tools for Managing Nutrients: Soil Sampling and Leaf Tissue Analysis
In citrus, managing nutrients effectively is a must for optimal production, especially in the era...
Frostproof Business Park’s Unique Location Makes it a Desirable Site for Almost Any Industrial Business
Citrus has long been the foundation of Polk County’s economy, and now new industries are...
Arthritis in Senior Horses: How You Can Help Keep Them Comfortable
As horses age, they often face various health challenges, with arthritis being one of the...
Citrus Industry’s Big Beautiful Bill
The Florida citrus industry is on the cusp of what could be a turning point...
The Proof Is In the Plan
The anticipation was palpable. For most readers of this magazine, the lead-up to the approval...
Feeling Burned Out? Then It’s Time to Take Action
We all know that farming is a labor of love. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes an overwhelming...
Tips on Using the 4Rs for Nitrogen Applications in Citrus
The Coalition for Urban Rural Environmental Stewardship (CURES) has created a series of videos for...
Business Recruitment & Community Impact
Through the Central Florida Development Council, Polk County takes a proactive approach to business recruitment...
Beating the Heat: Essential Tips to Prevent Heat Stress in Horses
Summertime in Florida is renowned for its sweltering heat and high humidity, creating a challenging...
DeSantis Signs Budget Providing Vital Funding for CRAFT
The Florida citrus industry is celebrating nearly $140 million dollars of investments Gov. Ron DeSantis...
When the Real Magic Happens
by SCOTT THOMPSON There is no magic bullet. That’s one of the messages UF/IFAS Professor...
Sorting Myth From Fact When It Comes to U.S. Beef
We live in a world of misinformation, and the U.S. beef industry has seen its...
New Health Plans on the Table for Florida’s Farmers and Ranchers
Access to quality, affordable healthcare has long been a challenge for Florida’s farmers and ranchers...
Opportunity Grows Here – And So Does Talent
Polk County’s long agricultural history remains a point of pride and today’s landowners are increasingly...
Grass and Grazing Rotation: Essential Factors for a Healthy Horse Pasture
Maintaining a healthy pasture is vital for the well-being of your horses. A well-managed pasture...
Can CRISPR Solve Citrus Farming’s Greatest Challenge to Date?
CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) has become a leading technology in genetic research...
Breakthrough Science Aims to Stop the Spread of Citrus Greening
As farmers work tirelessly to recover from the impacts of the citrus greening disease, and...
Will IPCs Become the MVP of BMP?
While the title of this column may seem like an alphabet soup of complex acronyms...
Citrus Weed Management Timing as Important as Products Used
UF/IFAS researchers want citrus growers to know that “Managing weeds in citrus groves isn’t just...