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A Rallying Cry We Can Get Behind

While early April has seen a jump in temperatures, there has also been quite a...

Soilcea’s Disease-Resistant Sweet Orange Trials Report Promising Results

The revitalization of Florida’s citrus industry won’t happen overnight, but a variety of sweet orange...

When It Comes to Hoof Abscesses, Prevention Is the Best Medicine

Hoof abscesses in horses can be alarming, but understanding their causes and implementing preventive measures...

Polk County: Embracing New Industry While Supporting Agricultural Legacy 

Polk stands as one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, attracting a skilled workforce and Fortune...
Mike Roberts

Stay On Guard for Postbloom Fruit Drop and More

Spring is a busy time for most ag operators, and the citrus industry is no...

The Ebb and Flow of Fair Season

If you know me, then you know I don’t do anything half-cocked. When I’m in...

On the Brink

The Florida citrus industry is at a crossroads. (Actually, many might argue that it has...

Wagons East

There’s been a lot of water cooler talk about citrus giant Alico’s decision to shutter...
Mike Roberts

Use Pest Biology in Your Management Tactics

Florida’s tropical weather is great, but it’s also great for agricultural pests. The Sunshine State...

Pasture to Plate: Why More Consumers Are Choosing Locally Raised Beef

If you’ve had your ear to the ground lately, you’ve likely noticed that there is...

Attracting New Business, Supporting Ones Already Here

The Central Florida Development Council’s mission is to attract quality businesses to Polk and help...

Winter Water Consumption Is Key to Fighting Impaction Colic

As cold weather sets in, horse owners often prioritize warm stalls and blankets. However, one...

Moment of Reckoning

The suspicions and fears of even the most hopeful in the Florida ag sector came...
Mike Roberts

Updates to the BMP Cost Share Program Could Help Growers

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP), which...

Equine Eye Injuries Require Immediate Attention

When it comes to the health of horses, eye injuries should never be taken lightly...

It’s So Much More

“Isn’t this just a bag over a tree?” When we started Tree Defender in 2014...

Understanding and Addressing Back Pain in Horses

Back pain is a common issue that can greatly impact a horse’s well-being and performance...

Farm-City Week Brings Rural and Urban Communities Together

In November, our rural and urban communities came together to celebrate Farm-City Week. This observance...
Mike Roberts

Soil Testing: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Taking time during the winter months for forage and soil testing is a gift that...

A Haven When Winter Weather Comes Knocking

Over a decade ago, we created the innovative Tree Defender IPC for one specific and...

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