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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...
What are equine gastric ulcers?
Does your horse show mild signs of colic or act slightly uncomfortable when traveling to...
Great fun for an even greater cause
On a sunny March 23 last, a crowd of folks who support the youth of...
Windbreaks embraced for limiting crop damage, disease
Spring is upon us and, with it, more persistent winds that spread disease in the...
Garden beckons as spring weather arrives
The birds are chirping, the trees are sprouting new leaves, and the azaleas are in...
Let’s have an auction
What is my property worth in today’s market? If you are selling stocks and bonds...