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Bringing to Light a Potential Utility Base Rate Increase, Part I
This month’s focus is on economics, specifically the realities of rate increases imposed by a...
Disconnect and Visit Florida’s Rural Past
In today’s fast-paced, hi-tech world with smartphones and all things electronic, sometimes it’s nice to...
Food Safety, Globalization and Education, Part II
In last month’s column, we discussed how a global economy has contributed to the increased...
Protecting Your New Farm Building in a Flood Prone Area
It’s no secret—we’ve been getting a lot of rain lately, which might have you concerned...
It’s Celebration Time!
PICK YOUR DAY . . . IT’S CELEBRATION TIME! • October 2 is National Homemade...
Super WiFi Expanding Our World
Technology is dramatically changing the way we do business in the ag world. Farms that...
September Gardening: It’s Time to Plant
As summer weather fades away, gardeners will want to plant annual flowers and vegetable plants...
Taking a Look at Client Entertainment Expenses
Building and maintaining client and vendor relationships is the key to a successful business. Though...
Showing Support for the Future Farmers of America
In June at the 85th annual FFA Convention in Orlando, the Florida FFA Association announced...
AgSmart Calendars Can Automate Work Orders
Some farmers and ranchers use large desk calendars to manage caretaking, manually entering items and...
FOOD SAFETY, GLOBALIZATION AND EDUCATION, Part I
The impact of globalization and the complex business of agriculture today is epitomized by the...
Grower’s Update: Maintaining Water Lines Important for an Effective Spray Program
Improperly calibrated equipment can quickly dissolve a grower’s checkbook. Many of us recognize that. But...
Supporting the Farm to School Program, Part II
At Adams Cold Storage (ACS) in Auburndale, we were pleased to have had the opportunity...
WHAT IS CLASS?
Class never runs scared. With class, you can meet life head on and handle whatever...
Does the Healthcare Reform Law Apply to You? – Part I
Beginning in 2014, the mandatory health insurance coverage provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable...
Plan Ahead to Protect Your Business from Hurricane Losses
The hurricane season typically peaks between August and October, so act now to protect your...
What is Grass Tetany in Cattle
Grass tetany is also known as hypomagnesaemia (or grass staggers), and is a magnesium (Mg)...
Victory over weeds, pests and more
July has arrived and the battle to keep your lawn and garden looking victorious has...
What is bovine trichimoniasis in cattle?
Trichimoniasis is a venereal infection of cattle that is caused by the protozoan Tritrichomonas foetus...
Supporting the Farm to School program, Part I
The Florida Farm to School program. You might have heard about it, particularly if you...
