Farm-time fun for all with crop mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and more RANCHERS TED AND DONNA SMITH have operated their 450-acre farm in North Lakeland for decades, and are proud of the family business located on the edge of the Green Swamp. Originally set up as a cattle ranch, the family-owned and family-operated Smith Family …
To successfully grow your farm, ranch or other agriculture-related business, you need to plan and develop a vision for its future. As its leader, you’ll need to think strategically. [emember_protected custom_msg=”Click here and register now to read the rest of the article!”] You want to envision your business the way you want it to be, …
As winter fades and crops begin to blossom, it is once again time to diligently apply granular and spray fertilizers and pesticides. We have inventoried how much of each material we have on hand and begun preparing an order list. Prices vary a lot, so you will want to shop for supplies. Even if you …
Land Management: Time for Fertilizer and Pesticide Applications Read More »
Chad Anderson: Watching the Prairie Disappear “In this photo I was seeking to capture the reflection of the prairie in the cow’s eye as it watches the range disappear. Cattle are the ultimate symbol for ranching, which represents a way of life, an important ecosystem, and much more that is being lost due to economic …
FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) has been around for some time. It is wireless technology that uses three components: a tag (which consists of a microchip and a radio antenna), a reader, and a computer system. Most of us are familiar with its uses in Florida’s SunPass prepaid toll system or the microchips implanted in our pets …
Taking a look at the use of RFID technology on the ranch Read More »
