Columns
A farmer’s guide for calculating plant loss, part 1
Our office represents farmers as the plaintiff’s lawyer, and often our claims are against large...
A Healthy Lawn Means a Happy Homeowner
Despite the warm weather we had over the holidays, just after the New Year we...
Genetically Engineered Food: Why Florida Lawmakers are Pushing to Pass a State Law Requiring Labeling of Genetically Engineered Products
Florida will become the latest state to tackle the issue of genetically engineered food in...
More of What You Need to Know about the FSMA
The 2010 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the topic of last month’s column,, merits another...
It’s Time to Get Ready for Winter Chill
As Floridians, it’s tempting to sit back and watch the rest of the country shiver...
Holiday Time Means Dormancy Time for Some Plants
The holiday period, in Central Florida and beyond, provides an interesting contrast. As human activity...
Will You Count Your Challenges or Blessings?
While I could use this space to inform you of the many year-end tax planning...
8 Tips for Buying Rural Property, Part II
In my last column, I talked about the first three things to consider that will...
Life Insurance for the Self-Employed
As individuals, we buy life insurance to provide for our loved ones in the event...
’Tis The Season to Do Unto Others and Grow Good Corn
James Bender, in his book How to Talk Well, illustrates how it benefits everyone when...
Ways You Can Volunteer for Agriculture
If you do even a fair bit of traveling on the highways and byways, it’s...
’Tis the season to count our blessings
While we should be thankful for our blessings every day of the year, it is...
Making Sure Your Horse Gets All His Nutrients, Part III
The last two elements of the horse’s diet are equally as important as the other...
Tax Reminders for Your Ag Operation, Part II
In my last column, I noted some interesting tax considerations that apply to ag operations...
Citrus Update: Soil Testing May Reveal Cause of Smaller Fruit
As citrus harvesting begins, many citrus growers are finding fruit smaller and not as sweet...
A review on Cloud computing and tablets for play and work
Technology has been the rage in agricultural circles in 2012, as predicted. We’ve seen more...
Update on the Food Safety Modernization Act
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama on Jan...
8 Tips for Buying Rural Property, Part I
Investing in rural recreational and investment property is more popular than ever, but it’s important...
Gettng downright filthy
There is something about getting downright filthy and dirty that seems to bring out the...
Seven Reasons Why Agribusinesses Should Use Social Media
More than just an adage, it’s a marketing truism that “a business without a sign...
