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Been stung lately?
Have you ever been stung by a honeybee? It is painful! Stinging someone, however, is...
What is equine recurrent uveitis?
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) refers to a reoccurring pattern of inflammation in the eye of...
Revisiting and updating the buy-sell agreement
If your business has multiple owners, a shareholder buy-sell agreement is essential. Though buy-sell agreements...
Lawn care tops gardening ‘to-do’ list
June is a good month to plant new lawns and patch up old ones. During...
The National School Lunch Program and the food chain, Part II
Last issue, we discussed the magnitude of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the...
Summer storms: Plan ahead to protect your property
Judging by the recent weather and forecasts, we are beginning to enter our rainy season. With...
Water, water everywhere, but is there enough?
Blueberries need a lot of water. Water leaches quickly through pine mulch beds during Florida’s...
Technology update: Taking a bird’s eye view of your ag operation
A picture IS worth a thousand words. And you can take advantage of that by...
Data highway widens, speeding ag communications
The “data highway” has expanded from a single lane to an eight-lane highway, speeding and...
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...