Columns
Refrigeration standards in the food supply chain
Food products and ingredients of all sorts move through the food supply chain (FSC) daily...
The economic outlook
1. Fear your losses and let your profits run. 2. It was never my...
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: The importance of continued research for citrus greening
For most of Florida’s 500-year history, Florida has been synonymous with citrus. Introduced to Florida...
The right thing to do
The weeds infesting the field made for slow walking. The torn plastic on the raised...
Editor’s Blog: Ag Literacy Day is coming!
The Youth in Ag edition is here! This is always one of my favorite editions...
Publisher Letter: The journey has just begun
This month marks the third anniversary of Central Florida Media Group. Three years ago last...
Securing against Equine Herpesvirus Myelencephalopathy (EHM)
According to a February 22 report from the University of Florida’s Veterinary Hospital, a horse...
Ways to expand your farm-related business
If it’s time to grow your farm-related business, expanding into new markets is a good...
Agritech update: Data collection in field at root of success
Your success as a farmer is in the field, where you reap the harvest of...
The PCFB President’s Column
The “Annual Youth in Ag” edition is one that I look forward to reading each...
What is Florida’s Right to Farm Act?
Along with many other states, Florida adopted right-to-farm legislation curtailing the rights of neighboring landowners...
Publisher Letter: A video worth sharing
Every once in a while, we watch a commercial that is more than just a...
Land Management: Time for Fertilizer and Pesticide Applications
As winter fades and crops begin to blossom, it is once again time to diligently...
Two Questions from My Client Equine Owners
I’m often asked similar questions by animal owners dealing with health of their animals. Taking...
Conserving Water Just Got Easier
If you are a city water customer, you may be eligible for a free landscape...
Editor’s Blog: An Opportunity at Agri-Fest
For 25 years, Polk County Agri-Fest has been educating fourth-graders at this annual event to...
Protecting Your Business Before — and After — Disaster Strikes
It’s never too early to protect you, your farm and ranch from disaster. Freezes, drought...
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: State History Learning Made Fun
2013 marks 500 years since the discovery of Florida by Juan Ponce de Leon. In...
Tablet Trends: Buyers Choosing Microsoft, Apple and Android
As I shared in last month’s column, one of the big trends in agri-technology this...
Wording in Contracts Matter: Acts of God
Everyone who lived in Florida during 2004 remembers the impact of the four hurricanes that...