National Orange Juice Day Celebrated on Social Media
May 4 is the day to celebrate Florida’s signature crop — citrus that is squeezed into wonderfully delicious orange juice.…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was highlighted at a House Agriculture Committee hearing on the farm bill late last…
Senate Ag Committee Begins Farm Bill Work
The Senate Ag Committee hosted a farm bill listening session on Friday in Michigan, the home of Senate Ag Committee…
An Opportunity for Florida’s Agricultural Landowners
It was a good time to be in the real estate business in Florida in 2021. That was a common…
Farm Policy Should Focus on Food Security
By Frank Giles As talks get underway for the 2023 Farm Bill, the Biden administration has made it clear that…
Peach Production Management Strategies
By Clint Thompson Peaches’ popularity in Florida continues to bloom, but the crop has its production challenges in the Sunshine…
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Farm Policy Should Focus on Food Security
By Frank Giles As talks get underway for the 2023 Farm Bill, the Biden administration has made it clear that…
Peach Production Management Strategies
By Clint Thompson Peaches’ popularity in Florida continues to bloom, but the crop has its production challenges in the Sunshine…
Florida Hemp Program Celebrates its Second Year
April 27 marked the two-year anniversary that Florida’s hemp program overseen by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services…
FBI Warns Farm Businesses to Beware
By Frank Giles The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert warning farm businesses to wary of…
Field Day Leads to Reboot of Old Citrus Varieties
By Peter Chaires The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) field day on Dec. 3 at the A.H.…
Water Farms Provide Multiple Benefits in Florida
By Frank Giles More than a decade ago, Doug Bournique, executive director of the Indian River Citrus League, had a…