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New Genetic Finding Could Pave Way For Fall Blueberries In Florida
Blueberries from the research project. Courtesy Mariana Neves da Silva.
Fall is not normally when you find Florida-grown blueberries at the grocer [...]
Florida’s Citrus Budget Boosted
Florida Citrus (File)
An increase in the forecast for the Florida citrus growing season means a little more juice in the budget for the Department [...]
Revving Up ‘Fresh From Florida’ With Race Car Sponsorship
“Fresh From Florida” Joins Hailie Deegan’s No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford F-150 at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Florida is back in the business of race- [...]
Florida Commissioner Simpson Announces 2023 Woman Of The Year In Agriculture
Dr. Saundra TenBroeck (UF)
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDA [...]
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Simpson Seeks $300M For Conservation Program
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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is seeking $300 million for a program designed to keep swaths of rural land from commer [...]
Florida Citrus Production Could Get Bump
Florida Citrus (TFP File Photo)
Still recovering from Hurricane Ian, Florida’s citrus industry is expected to see an increase in production after [...]
Farmer Recovery Center To Open In Levy County
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LEVY COUNTY, Fla. - On Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a Farmer Recovery Center will be open at the Suwannee River Fair, [...]
Florida Farm Bill Meetings Scrapped Amid U.S. House Upheaval
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Two meetings planned next week to gather input from Floridians about the federal Farm Bill have been scrubbed as U.S. House mem [...]
Green Industry Best Management Practices Training In Pasco County
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - A great learning opportunity for landscaping professionals! The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension S [...]
Prescribed Fires Scheduled For Hillsborough County
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control [...]