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The Changing Shape of Agribusiness
Agribusiness (a portmanteau of “agriculture” and “business”) is an emerging term for the business sector...
Horse Owners Need to Know about Equine Infectious Anemia
Also called “swamp fever,” Equine Infectious Anemia is a viral disease that causes a range...
Tree Defender IPCs Approved for Cost-Share Program
If you’ve heard the buzz and have been curious about the patented Tree Defender Individual...
Combating Phytophthora in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian caused a lot of flooding in Florida citrus groves, and this created ideal...
NVDMC Focuses on the Future of Florida Citrus Growers and Producers
The New Varieties Development and Management Corporation, or NVDMC, is working to help ensure that...
Tree Defender Reduces Water Use, Nutrient Runoff
Many Florida citrus growers face a balancing act of maximizing the growth of their crop...
A Different Kind of Grassroots Effort for Farmers
Once upon a time, farmers would network by gathering at the feed mill to discuss...
Mosquito-Borne Diseases a Real Threat to Horses
The rainy weather we are currently receiving in Florida is the perfect breeding ground for...
Farmland Auctions Heating Up Across the Country
Most of Polk County was blessed and missed the worst of Hurricane Ian. Sadly, our...
Researchers Identify Second Citrus Canker Gene
A team of UF/IFAS researchers has identified a second citrus canker gene that could potentially...
Tree Defender Delivers a Big Brix Boost
It was not-so-sweet news for Florida citrus growers in August when the U.S. Senate blocked...
Auctions Aren’t a Secret, but They Are a Secret Weapon
I knew before I started the Crutchfield Estate Distribution Auction that I wanted to begin...
Fight Foot Rot in Florida Cattle
Foot rot in cattle is a deceptively treacherous malady. Not only is it easy to...
The Key to Rabies Is Prevention
Rabies is a viral disease caused by Lyssavirus, which affects all warm-blooded animals including horses...
Getting the Macronutrients and Micronutrients Right
All the research points to the fact that optimal citrus growth, fruit yields, and juice...
Bamboo Gains Traction as Alternative Crop for Citrus Growers
As citrus greening continues to ravage the Florida citrus industry, many growers are looking for...
Pathways to the Future of Citrus
Florida citrus growers have experienced more than their fair share of challenges in the past...
A Sense of Community
Community has never been more important than it is now. I just attended the 56th...
Gut Health Plays a Major Role in Cattle
Digestive health in cattle is an important factor in the animals’ overall health and development...
Fall Preparations for your Horse
Fall is coming, and while the weather won’t be dramatically different from summer, the nights...
