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Action Brings Action
If there is one true constant in life, it’s change. You must learn to embrace...
Fall Is a Time of Suspense With OTC Now in Play
Fall is always an unpredictable time for the Florida citrus industry. To begin with, October...
Make Your Voice Count
If you have been keeping up at all with the craziness coming out of Washington...
When Even the Basics Aren’t Basic
There’s been so much buzz about the overhaul and new location for Chop-N-Block that it’s...
Fall Vet Visits Should Focus on Respiratory Vaccines, Tapeworm Treatment
With the seasons changing and the weather getting cooler, this is the perfect time of...
Rizome, Grower Work to Jumpstart Bamboo in Florida
From fabrics to pharmaceuticals, bamboo is a growth industry, and will remain so for the...
Deadline for Hurricane Relief Extended
Florida was ravaged by Hurricane Ian in September of 2022, and many industries suffered damage...
Adaptation, Communication, Preparation
Although it has been some time since Hurricane Ian came and went last year, many...
Bringing Back the Old-Fashioned Meat Market
I’ve been talking a lot lately about F1 Meat Co. — my new professionally run...
Heat, Humidity, and Insects Threaten Horse Health
Florida has its unique challenges for horses. A combination of the climate, humidity, wet ground...
Assistance for Growers Interested in Bamboo
Florida’s citrus industry has been under siege for many years. Between the relentlesscitrus greening disease...
Citrus Cooperative Research Projects Advance the Industry
Great things happen when we put our heads together. There are many instances where advancements...
Puns, Analogies, and Opportunity
Many people, including myself, often use analogies when trying to convey a position or point...
The Power of a Plan
Is there anything better than when a plan comes together? This is turning out to...
Take a Systematic Approach to Horse Lameness
There is a systematic plan for diagnosing a lameness in your horse that includes an...
Battling Blue-Green Algae With Bamboo Biochar
There’s been a problem lately with cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, affecting Florida’s lakes and waterways...
Florida Still Shines Despite Citrus Woes
The USDA’s final citrus forecast for Florida’s 2022-2023 citrus season marks a grim milestone for...
Cover Crops Help Soil, but What Are the Long-Term Benefits?
Cover crops are an investment in soil health, and many citrus growers are looking to...
Innovation Nation
As I reflect on Independence Day and into the future, I am reminded that our...
Vaccinations Are Critical for Protecting Your Horse
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends core vaccines be given to your horses at...