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8 PREVENTING SAND COLIC
All horses in Florida inevitably eat sand, but there are important prevention practices to help keep your equine healthy.
11 YOUR ESTATE AND YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE
Find out what important considerations should form the basis of an estate plan suited to you and your family’s circumstances.
15 THE VITAL COMPONENT
Learn about the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, which is found in varying concentrations in virtually all biological systems.
22 THE BEST WAY TO
BE TWO PLACES AT ONCE
Discover how an absentee bid can help you win an auction, even when you can’t be present.
26 BUSINESS RULES FOR THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, PART II
More than nine months since the Affordable Care Act really went into effect, and with open enrollment around the corner, it will be interesting to see how Obamacare plays out in the Nov. 4 election.
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30 YEAR-END TAX PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS
With another year winding down, we have a lot on our minds. Beginning to plan for your income taxes now will help alleviate some of the stress at the end of the year.
34 POLE BARN VS. STEEL BARN— WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
If you’re looking to build or re-build your barn, you might have come across the term “Pole Barn.” Sometimes the term can be confused with steel barns, but they are actually quite different.
36 THE UNSUNG HEROES
IN THE FIGHT FOR FOOD SAFETY
In the language of today’s younger generation, it’s time we give some props to the warehousemen and women in the nation’s food cold supply chain.
38 RESTORE NUTRIENTS TO THE SOIL AND BRING
LIFE BACK TO YOUR LAWN
With the changing of the seasons upon us, the time to restore those nutrients and bring life back to your garden is now. So here are some essential reminders to help keep your landscape looking pristine.
42 MUST-HAVE SMARTPHONE APPS FOR FARMERS, PART I
There are an estimated 4.55 billion smartphone users in the world, and app developers are recognizing opportunities to help advance agriculture through technology.
46 HOW TO PREP FOR FALL CALVING SEASON
Get geared up for calving season with these essential reminders for the ranch and cattle operation.
OUR PASSION IS CITRUS
The Story Companies are various Florida citrus management entities. Since 1945, these family owned and operated corporations include land holdings, citrus management, citrus marketing and harvesting for over 6,500 acres of quality citrus in Central Florida. The family also owns and manages peach orchards in Polk
County and cattle operations in
Hardee County. For over 67
years the Story’s have been
providing Florida citrus growers
superior service with outstanding returns. Please review our website and see how we may be of service to you.
DUNDEE CITRUS GROWERS ASSOCIATION
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(863) 439-1574 ★ www.dun-d.com The finest available, from harvesting thru marketing,
with two packing operations to serve you better!
P.O. Box 1739, Dundee, FL 33838 Fax (863) 439-1535
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