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Create a Hurricane Plan for Your Cattle
Any true Florida farmer knows the dangers of hurricane season. Did you know that livestock...
No Trees, No Industry
It seems there has been a faint song of optimism about the Florida citrus industry...
Survivor Trees May Hold Hope for Getting Past Greening
In our ongoing struggle with citrus greening, growers are on the lookout for two potential...
Are Your Horses Ready for a Sizzling Summer?
As summer quickly approaches, ensuring your horses are well-prepared to handle the heat and humidity...
What’s the Key to Nutrient Availability? Soil pH
Soil pH plays a huge role in nutrient availability, and it’s especially important when it...
Is Your Meat Making the Grade?
When you’re shopping for meat, you might notice labels like “Prime,” “Choice,” or “Select” on...
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...
Expanding Our Reach
We spend a lot of time in this monthly column focused on Tree Defender’s impact...