Orange Lake, the largest lake in North Central Florida and one of the region’s premier fishing spots, was hit with a public health alert.

Florida Delegation Members Reintroduce The Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act

Representatives Bilirakis, Donalds, Diaz-Balart, Franklin, Posey, Wasserman Schultz, Frost, Luna, Frankel,  Waltz,  Moskowitz, Mast, Cherfilus-McCormick, Salazar, and Castor reintroduced H.R. 1008 the Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act, to help preserve vital marine ecosystems.   Algae blooms have frequently proven to harm ecosystems, and Florida has…

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University of Florida citrus researchers continue to provide innovative leadership in the fight against the devastating disease Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease.

University Of Florida Economists Narrow Estimate Of Hurricane Ian Agricultural Losses To $1.03 billion

After months of gathering and analyzing data, University of Florida economists have refined the estimate of agricultural losses due to Hurricane Ian: $1.03 billion. This number is an estimate of the total value of seasonal crops, livestock, nursery, and aquaculture products that will not be…

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson

Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson Wants To Move Quickly On Land Deals

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson wants to quickly spend $300 million in land-conservation money that became available as he took office this month. Also, Simpson told members of the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee on Wednesday he wants to target additional parcels so…

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The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Programs in Polk and Pinellas Counties are excited to announce the launch of the third season of their popular podcast, Naturally Florida.

UF/IFAS Extension Launches Third Season of Popular Podcast, Naturally Florida

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Programs in Polk and Pinellas Counties are excited to announce the launch of the third season of their popular podcast, Naturally Florida. This season is packed with new episodes that will take listeners…

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University of Florida scientists will use artificial intelligence technology to quantify damage to fruits and vegetables caused by extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Ian.

UF Ag Engineer To Assess Crop Damage After Tropical Storms, Hurricanes, Using AI

University of Florida scientists will use artificial intelligence technology to quantify damage to fruits and vegetables caused by extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Ian. When Ian struck on Sept. 28, it brought winds up to 155 mph and caused as much as $1.56 billion…

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Gov. DeSantis, Cabinet Eye Land Conservation Deals

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet next week will consider a series of proposed land deals that include preserving more than 12,000 acres in Northwest Florida and keeping three ranches from future development. During a meeting Tuesday, DeSantis and the Cabinet will decide whether…

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