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The Future Of Florida Cannabis Depends On The Dismissal Of An Old Stigma
The 2018 Farm Bill brought significant change by legalizing the farming of hemp. Hemp had previously been illegal since 1937 because of its relation [...]
Military Agriculture Tour Will Showcase Career Options for Veterans
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. - Hillsborough County will host a free bus tour of local agriculture businesses to provide active-duty members of the milita [...]
UF Study: Florida’s 76,000 Ponds Emit More Carbon Than They Store
When you look at ponds, you might see birds and fish, but you probably don’t think about carbon. In fact, Florida’s 76,000 ponds store plenty of carb [...]
An Aromatic Tomato Could Be Looming – A La Heirloom Varieties, Say UF Scientists
You can scarcely find a tasty, heirloom tomato in the grocery store. But University of Florida scientists helped discover a way to enhance tomato sme [...]
University Of Florida Study Shows Homeowners Less Likely To Adopt Impactful Water Conservation Measures
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The average American family uses 320 gallons of water daily, about 30 percent of which is devoted to outdoor uses. U [...]
Congressman Steube Forms Advisory Committee To Help Thousands Of Central Florida Agricultural Producers
U.S. Representative Greg Steube represents a big part of Florida’s agricultural breadbasket, representing a district that roughly covers from Bartow [...]
University Of Florida Experts: Random Mangrove Trimming Can Cause Serious Damage
About three of every four Floridians live along the coast, and mangrove trees often dot waterfront properties. Sometimes owners want to trim the mang [...]
University Of Florida: Mosquitoes That Transmit West Nile Virus Love To Bite Non-Native Lizards: What’s Next?
In the United States, West Nile virus circulates among wild birds, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, which can spread West Nile and other viruses [...]
Florida Citrus Farmers Face Setbacks With Weather, Insects, And Inflation
McKenna orange slice, 2022
POLK COUNTY, FL. - The resilience of citrus farmers in the United States has been noteworthy over the past several deca [...]
Finger Limes, Unique New Options For Florida Growers, Topic Of March Symposium
LAKE ALFRED, FL. - Finger limes, a unique citrus variety gaining interest among chefs, foodies, and citrus growers, will be the topic of an upcoming [...]