Hoof Care for Florida Horses

Hoof Care for Florida Horses

In Florida, the hot and humid climate can make it challenging to keep horse’s hooves healthy.  Microorganisms thrive in warm and wet environments and can cause infections. Here are some basic hoof care tips for Florida horses: Regular Trimming – schedule regular...
Targeted Nutrient Management for Fruits and Vegetables

Targeted Nutrient Management for Fruits and Vegetables

  Many fruit and vegetable crops are grown using drip irrigation thus making fertigation an efficient way to supply necessary nutrients to crops.  To know what nutrients are needed, we must test the soil, leaves and/or petioles. Pre-season soil tests are a must! ...
Liquid Lime: Is it Too Good to be True?

Liquid Lime: Is it Too Good to be True?

  Recently, I’ve been asked for my opinion on liquid lime. “Will it work as well as the salesperson says it will? Will it be cheaper?” In this economy, anything we can do to save a few bucks or reduce costs deserves a second glance.  I understand the...
Soybeans are a Viable Crop Option in 2022

Soybeans are a Viable Crop Option in 2022

With record high fertilizer prices, a legume crop like soybeans look more appealing to crop producers.  Soybeans accept a soil pH range of 5.8 to 6.5.  Soybeans, when properly inoculated, require no nitrogen fertilizer.  When soil levels of phosphorus and potassium...
Do I Need a License to Fly My Drone?

Do I Need a License to Fly My Drone?

Drones are definitely a useful tool in many professions these days.  Industries such as agriculture, engineering, utilities, military, and real estate use drones to collect data and images.  Drones can also be a lot of fun to fly as a hobby.  But, there are rules to...