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Florida Still Shines Despite Citrus Woes

The USDA’s final citrus forecast for Florida’s 2022-2023 citrus season marks a grim milestone for...
Mike Roberts

Cover Crops Help Soil, but What Are the Long-Term Benefits?

Cover crops are an investment in soil health, and many citrus growers are looking to...

Innovation Nation

As I reflect on Independence Day and into the future, I am reminded that our...

Vaccinations Are Critical for Protecting Your Horse

The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends core vaccines be given to your horses at...

Versatility of Bamboo Lends Options to Struggling Owners

Florida’s citrus growers have faced significant challenges in recent years due to the devastating effects...
Mike Roberts

Canopy Assist Program Lets Growers Track Progress

If you’re a Florida citrus grower using treatments like gibberellic acid (GA), oxytetracycline injections, and/or...

When Dreamers Become Doers

If you talk to just about anyone in the ag industry, you’ll likely learn they...

It’s Time for a Trees-in-the-Ground Campaign

In military campaigns the only way to achieve total victory is with “boots on the...

Which Injuries Require a Vet?

Horses will always find a way to injure themselves, so it’s important to provide a...

The Future Is in the Research

While the news cycle reaction to the announced May citrus forecast focused on thenumbers, there...

A Match Made in Florida

If there’s one point I consistently try to hammer home, it’s the importance of working...

A Breeze of Technological Optimism

It’s old news to say that the Florida citrus industry has been in a downward...
Mike Roberts

Get Your Groves Ready for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is fast approaching with June 1 being the start of the Atlantic Hurricane...

Majority of Lameness Originates In the Foot

The majority of horse lameness issues are in the foot. The horse will most often...

CRAFT Cycle Four the Biggest in the Program’s History

Since 2019, the Citrus Research and Field Trial (or CRAFT) Foundation has supported growers who...

This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land

As if the battle against greening and development weren’t enough to handle, Florida farmers are...
Mike Roberts

Top Tips to Keep New Plantings Safe From Phytophthora

Many Florida citrus growers are undertaking new plantings, and there are many considerations to be...

Respiratory Infections Can Be Serious for Horses

Your horses’ lungs are critical for competition, pleasure riding, and general health. If you have...

Shout It From the Rooftops – Florida Citrus Creates a Healthy Florida

As strong as the headwinds are facing the American farmer these days, it seems the...

Expedited Budwood Program for Early Oranges

The Citrus Budwood Program through the Florida Department of Agriculture is currently increasing stock of...

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