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Florida Farmers, Ranchers and Sportsmen Urging No Vote on 13

Dan October 30, 2018 Florida, Livestock

While many may have heard that Amendment 13 in Florida would end gambling on bet 10 get 30 style of dog racing, most may not realize there is declaration in the language of this amendment that establishes humane treatment of animals as a fundamental value to the people of Florida. That’s why a group of farmers, ranchers and sportsmen are …

Tip of the Week: Fall Insect and Mite Management
Lauren Diepenbrock Unlike northern regions, fall in Florida is not generally a time when insect, mite and other invertebrate pest populations decline rapidly. In Florida citrus, we generally see the opposite of this trend. In the hot, dry end of summer and early fall, mite populations often soar, requiring management to prevent excessive damage to […]
Blood Oranges Could Be Profitable Option for Cold-Hardy Citrus Producers
Blood oranges may be an enticing fruit to grow for cold-hardy citrus producers in North Florida, South Georgia and South Alabama. Muhammad Shahid, assistant professor of horticulture at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), highlighted his blood orange research during the Cold-Hardy Citrus Field Day and Workshop at the North […]

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