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Florida Roots
Longtime Citrus Advocate Bobby McKown Talks About His Career, the Future of Citrus, and His Upcoming Induction into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame by TIM CRAIG When Bobby McKown
Signs of the Season Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida
Cruciferous Vegetables an Important Crop for Florida by ERIKA ALDRICH Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida With winter in full swing, it’s that time of year when The Sunshine
Industry’s Best
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Names 2021 Inductees By GRACE BOGGESS HIRDES The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame was created to honor distinguished leaders who have made significant contributions to
A Growing Industry
Hemp Acreage Expected to Soar as Florida Gains Experience With Crop by HEATHER MACHOVINA The hemp industry in Florida launched during 2020, with Florida farmers receiving their first hemp cultivation
Waiting Out the Storm
USDA Revises Citrus Forecast, but Growers Taking It In Stride by TERESA SCHIFFER In December, the USDA revised its citrus season forecast for Florida, and the news wasn’t good. The
No Experience Needed
Experienced Plant Enthusiasts Share Their Tips and Favorite Plants by LEXI BROWN According to a recent survey, an estimated 33.1 million U.S. households participated in indoor gardening in 2019. As
The Polk County Youth Fair is Still Happening
After many meetings with District Schools, the Youth Fair Board and the County Health Department the Fair can go on with changes. The main concern from the Health Department
Signs of the Season Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida
Bell Peppers, Cucumbers and Eggplants Thrive During Florida Winters by ERIKA ALDRICH Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida The arrival of winter in The Sunshine State means a shift
Mistletoe Musings
There’s More to This Plant Than Movies Will Tell You by TIM CRAIG Every December there are certain things you can count on: holiday music in every store, extra cookies
Precision Farming
U.S. Sugar Is Home to the Largest, Contiguous, Privately Owned Wi-Fi Network in America by HEATHER MACHOVINA U.S. Sugar was built on innovation. In the beginning, the key to its
