Horse Herald July 2019- Horse Transportation
Horse Herald July 2019- Horse Transportation
Category: Agriculture
Economic Impact of the Florida Horse Industry
Marion County is notably the Horse Capital of The World, and even as a state, Florida is ranked among the highest in terms of equine numbers. Check out the economic impact of the equine industry… Read More
Hurricane Preparations
As residents of Florida, we know there is a chance each year we could experience the discomforts associated with the aftermath of hurricane winds and it is important to be prepared. Having lived in Florida… Read More
The Lowdown on Loquats
Loquats are evergreen fruit-bearing trees that are well adapted to the North Central Florida region. They are native to China and Japan where they have been grown for many centuries. While they have a similar… Read More
2019 Equine Institute & Allied Trade Show / September 19th
This annual event focuses on equine production as it relates to sport and recreational horses. This year’s event will be held on September 19th from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion,… Read More
Horse Herald – The Scoop on Electrolytes
Summer is here, and that means hot and humid days. Hopefully your horses are avid sweaters! A horse can lose up to four gallons of sweat when exercising in hot and humid environments. Factors such… Read More
Pomegranates – the mythological super fruit here in Florida
What interesting type of fruit can you grow for an edible landscape in central Florida? Many of the tropical fruit that people associate with Florida are not quite hardy enough here. We have just enough… Read More
Palms for Central Florida
Recently a friend I had worked with many years ago was in town and stopped by the house for a visit. He has spent the past 25 years at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., where… Read More
2019 Small Ruminants Production Conference
Join us on Thursday, May 16, 2019 for an information packed session on caring for your goats and sheep. Topics will include nutritional requirements, common diseases of small ruminants, pasture management, toxic weeds and plants,… Read More
Strawberry Planting Dates and Establishment Practices for Central Florida
Florida strawberries are grown as annuals started from northern-sourced cold-treated young plants set out in September and October. Bare-root plants with their leaves retained yield earlier than plants with leaves removed. However, frequent irrigation (8-14… Read More