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A phased replanting strategy over the next three years shows us how that could impact supply over the next two decades. by DR. MARISA L. ZANSLER Article and photos provided by the Florida Department of Citrus  There’s an old saying that goes “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail,” but without the resources […]

Results Identify Stressors and Coping Methods for Those in Florida Agriculture by SHAYLYNN MARKS For Marshal Sewell, Mind Your Melon began not as a campaign, but as a personal response to a crisis that reshaped his family’s future.  Sewell was raised on his family’s fifth-generation farm in Plant City. When the farm  experienced a devastating

New Program Improves Accessibility for Working Professionals by REBEKAH PIERCE While Warner University has offered a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Studies since 2013, the school just recently unveiled a new way for students interested in ag to pursue their dreams. Warner University announced the launch of its Online Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business. After

Senate President Drove Push for Funding in State Budget by REBEKAH PIERCE photos provided by Florida Senate President’s Office Citrus has been embedded in Florida’s history and culture for centuries, with the first trees planted here in the early 16th century. From freezes and hurricanes to diseases, there’s been no shortage of challenges threatening the

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida Even though citrus might be the first crop that comes to your mind when you think of Florida, it’s far from our only specialty. In fact, Florida is the largest producer of watermelons in the United States, with about 30% of the nation’s supply coming

Weather Woes Left Growers With Mixed Results by RYAN MILEJCZAK As the state comes to the close of another citrus season, growers are reporting mixed results. The USDA’s final citrus estimate for the 2024-2025 Florida season projected 12.2 million boxes, up 1 percent from June, and grapefruit production unchanged at 1.3 million boxes. “This season

by SHAYLYNN MARKS If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your garden into a source of health and refreshment, the upcoming “Making Tea From Your Garden” class at the Sebring Civic Center in Sebring may be just your cup of tea. Hosted by the Highlands County Master Gardener Volunteers and UF/IFAS, the class will be

by PAUL CATALA Sponsored by Visit Central Florida Born and raised in Winter Haven, Joseph Dunham grew up with the sights, sounds, and smells of Florida’s citrus industry. With that once-thriving industry fading amid ongoing bouts with hurricanes and greening, Dunham sought a way to preserve some of its legacy. In doing so, he placed

Katie and Shane Bevilacqua Unveil Plans for Golden Ridge Groves and Market, Set to Open in November by SHAYLYNN MARKS photos provided by the Bevilacquas An agritourism destination unlike any other is quietly taking shape in Alturas, and Katie and Shane Bevilacqua couldn’t be more excited. This November, the couple is launching Golden Ridge Groves

Hot, Dry Conditions a Boon for Florida Watermelon Growers  by REBEKAH PIERCE photos provided by the FLORIDA WATERMELON ASSOCIATION There is perhaps no single food that’s quite as synonymous with summer as the watermelon. Yet the most important thing that Trey Miller, chairman of the Florida Watermelon Association Board, wants you to know is that