Columns
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Water conservation and resources update
Florida’s future depends on access to a reliable supply of fresh water. While we’re surrounded...
To farm or not to farm
To farm or not to farm? It’s a question of costs versus profits. Florida’s Green...
How to boost your operation’s efficiency
Technology is changing the way we do business, and agriculture is no exception. To grow...
When financial statements are required
Many agriculture lenders are now requiring companies to have financial statements prepared by a certified...
Property appraisers can help with land-holding strategies
Land values along Florida’s coast are starting to improve. And, fortunately, that upward trend should...
The legalities of farmworker housing
As Congress debates our nation’s immigration laws, we are reminded that having a capable, available...
What is laminitis?
Laminitis is a serious disease of horses that occurs due to either inflammation, decreased or...
Essential reasons to roll assets to an IRA after you leave a job
Managing your income streams can bring about challenges but can be reduced by consolidating your...
The National School Lunch Program and the food chain, Part I
Have you ever considered the magnitude of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)? It was...
Tree and lawn care tips for May
Most backyard citrus trees suffer from starvation or scale. Don’t let it happen to yours!...
PCFB: President’s column
Representatives from the Polk County Farm Bureau attended Florida Farm Bureau Days in Tallahassee on...
Keeping it in the family: Succession planning for farmers
In many cases, farmers are not only in the business of agriculture, they are in...
Getting in some springtime action and auctions
Today we enjoy the modern conveniences of super highways, air-conditioned homes, cars, even tractors …...
Preparing for summer growth
April’s warmer temperatures and typically dry weather signal spring is here, meaning it’s time to...
Food safety guideline changes on the way
Food safety is becoming a hot issue for all farmers, no matter what the crop...
Key players in the cold supply chain
From highly efficient mobile and warehouse refrigeration units to digital time-and-temperature recorders and temperature-reading infrared...
Estate taxes for 2013 and beyond
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law by President Obama on...
Do you know your long-term care insurance options?
By checking the boxes that apply to you below, you can address some of the...
Growth strategies for your ag business
To successfully grow your farm, ranch or other agriculture-related business, you need to plan and...
A brief look at Florida’s oldest industry — cattle ranching
| Commissioner’s AgriCorner | This April, Florida celebrates 500 years since Juan Ponce de Leon...
