‘FarmBot’ inspires next generation of Central Florida gardenersAs Lake Nona High School agriscience students head back to class, they will have plenty of crops to harvest thanks to some new technology.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner sees farmland, food as national security issueFlorida’s agricultural land has become a “national security issue” that needs to be protected for future generations, according to Florida’s new Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
Hurricane Ian caused over $1B in agriculture losses, report showsHurricane Ian caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses, with the biggest hits to the citrus industry, along with growers of vegetables and melons, according to a new University of Florida report.
Here’s what H-2A visas are and how they affect our agriculture industryH-2A visas are designated for people to come to the U.S. and temporarily work in agriculture.
How important is farming still to the U.S.? These facts and figures might surprise youFarming might not be a glamorous job for many, but simply put, we might not exist without the hardworking farm owners and laborers out there.
More money sought for Florida’s struggling citrus industryAs a forecast was lowered for Florida’s orange production, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed increasing state funding for the struggling citrus industry by 5%.
Florida citrus forecast points to a difficult season for growersFlorida’s citrus industry is forecast to have one of the lowest production years in decades as it continues to grapple with a devastating disease and other issues.
Florida agriculture commissioner launches study on energy inequitiesFlorida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced a plan on Tuesday she hopes will get to the bottom of energy inequity.
Outlook for Florida’s citrus growers improvesBut while the new forecast inched up, it continues to reflect troubles in the industry, which two decades ago filled more than 200 million boxes a year.