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Spring Cleaning Is Just Part of Our Promise
Well, there’s no easy way to say this: It’s time to clean up. In between...
Florida’s Top Rootstocks and Varieties
Rootstocks and varieties are important considerations in Florida citrus due to the many constraints growers...
Auctions Can Tap Into Emotion and Reputation
We had a very successful auction last week for the University of Missouri with a...
Nutrient Recommendation Needs Revisited
During the summer of 2021, Florida citrus growers raised concerns about nutrient recommendations for Florida’s...
Horse Health Tips for Spring and Summer
As the cooler days wind down, horse owners need to plan for the warmer months...
Food Security Amid Rising Costs
Consumers have likely noticed that prices have been climbing over the past 12 months. Inflation...
Auctions Harness a Seller’s Market
After 62 years in the auction business, it’s hard to think of something that we...
Farmers Suffering From Disasters Have Options
When natural disasters impact Florida growers, it’s good to know that we have advocates working...
Trust, but Verify
There is a saying that’s been on my mind lately: “Trust but verify.” ...
Deworming Your Horse
Controlling gastrointestinal parasites & deworming Parasites can be a significant problem in horses and...
Scouting for Postbloom Fruit Drop
Postbloom fruit drop (PFD) has not been a huge issue in Florida citrus groves since...
Stewards of the Land
As members of the agricultural community, we know better than most the importance of taking...
Donaldson Sweet Orange
Lesson to the Wise: Attend the Field Days. You never know what might happen. Growers...
Ag Community Takes Care of Its Own
The 75th Polk County Youth Fair has come and gone, but it certainly is not...
Go Where the Customers Take You
I’ve been thinking about the best piece of business advice I ever received. It was...
Mitigating and Assessing Freeze Damage in Citrus
While Florida is known as The Sunshine State, freezing temperatures are not unheard of. The...
Urgent Horse Emergencies
Equine diseases and injuries can cause major issues with your horse’s health, so it’s important...
A Great Deal for You and Youth in Ag
Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch and Chop-N-Block are committed to supporting the future of agriculture in...
The Estate Experience From Start to Finish
Dealing with estates is a large portion of our business. This includes real estate, furniture...
The Importance of Dormant Season Sprays
Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) management should be part of any Florida citrus grower’s pest management...