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Florida Agriculture Gets Major Water Quality Boost: Simpson Announces BMP Manual Updates
Florida Agriculture Gets Major Water Quality Boost: Simpson Announces BMP Manual Updates
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has an [...]
Florida Under Siege: Invasive Termite Species Threaten Homes And Trees, UF Researchers Warn
Termite Damage: Photo Courtesy: Thomas Chouvenc
University of Florida researchers are sounding the alarm about the escalating threat of invasive t [...]
Citrus Craze: How To Grow Thriving Trees In Your Florida Backyard (And Beyond)
Sugar Belle®, developed in 2008 by UF/IFAS citrus breeder Fred Gmitter, remains a very popular variety for residents growing citrus trees at home. Co [...]
Blueberries: A Healthy, Tasty Snack From Florida Farmers
Blueberries on vines. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography.
As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May -- growers [...]
USDA Launches $10 Billion Emergency Aid Program For Farmers Facing Rising Costs, Falling Prices
Florida Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation Of Farmland In Osceola County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service [...]
President Trump Issues Proclamation Honoring National Agriculture Day
Florida Farming (Unsplash)
President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday issued a proclamation recognizing March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day, rea [...]
Florida Senate Committee Approves Unregulated Health Plan For Farmers
Work being done on a farm. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography
A Florida Senate committee has approved a proposal that would allow the Florida Farm Bure [...]
Hillsborough County Extension Offers Diverse April Workshops: From Trees To Cattle Nutrition
Brian Bahder demonstrates a technique for capturing hoppers in a variety of environments. UF/IFAS photography
The Hillsborough County Extension Se [...]
University Of Florida Researchers Create New App To Help Farmers Optimize Corn Irrigation
Corn Rows (Unsplash)
University of Florida researchers have developed a groundbreaking app designed to help farmers precisely manage irrigation fo [...]
Slightly Sweeter News For Florida Citrus: Production Estimates Edge Up, But Challenges Remain
Florida Oranges (US/IFAS)
Florida's beleaguered citrus industry received a sliver of positive news Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( [...]