Author: Jim Frankowiak
Florida Farmers: FDACS/USDA Virtual Crop Insurance Town Hall Feb. 17
Florida producers are invited to participate in a virtual crop insurance town hall meeting February 17 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to learn the latest in [...]
USDA Launches “AskUSDA” to Improve and Simplify Customer Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched the “AskUSDA” Contact Center program which is designed to serve as the “one front door” for ph [...]
Time to Grow Vegetables in Florida, UF/IFAS Launches Bilingual Web App
Now is a good time to be growing vegetables in Florida, particularly beets broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, collard greens, kale, spinach, and ot [...]
Florida-Israel Agriculture Innovation Summit, No-Cost Virtual
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is hosting the virtual Florida-Israel Agriculture Innovation Summit on November 1 [...]
$14 Billion Available for AG Producers Amidst COVID-19 Struggles
U.S. NEWS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face m [...]
USDA LAUNCHES RESOURCE HUB FOR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM RESPONSE TO COVID-19
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a hub designed to assist local and regional food producers as the [...]
Marine Businesses Impacted By Red Tide UF Wants To Hear From You
September 3, 2020
by: Jim Frankowiak
TAMPA BAY, Fla. - University of Florida researchers are undertaking a survey of marine businesses impacted [...]
Federal Agencies Detail Help For Seasonal and Perishable Growers of Fruits and Vegetables; FSGA Applauds
September 2, 2020
by: Jim Frankowiak
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Department of Agriculture and Depar [...]
Plant City Residents Virtual Transit Study Today
August 26, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in collaboration with Hillsboro [...]
New UF/IFAS Website Showcases Diverse Plant Breeding Program
August 13, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
Peruse the produce section of a grocery store and you can find citrus, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, [...]