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by BRAD BUCK, KAREN BRASHER, and ERIN YATESUF/IFAS Artificial intelligence (AI) can help feed the world and preserve our natural resources. To maximize the bandwidth of AI, scientists are working together to develop robotics and precision agriculture, use drones effectively and more. Recognizing the strength of collaboration, universities across the South are launching centers where […]

UF/IFAS Puts Florida Agricultural Production Losses From Hurricane Debby at More Than $93 Million by UF/IFAS The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby have an estimated value between $93.7 million and $263.2 million, according to a preliminary UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) report based on producer surveys. The Category 1 storm

Dundee Citrus Growers Association Celebrates a Century of Innovation & Adaptation by RYAN MILEJCZAK One hundred years ago, a group of citrus growers banded together in Dundee to create a cooperative that would allow them to pool their resources and buying power. This cooperative took the name Dundee Citrus Growers Association, and this year, they’re

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida It’s officially fall, and that means it’s time for delicious autumn veggies like eggplant, sweet potatoes, and — perhaps best of all — squash. Squash comes in a variety of forms, and many of them are grown right here in Florida. In fact, with a

Growers Speculate on Season and Challenges Ahead Editor’s Note: The reporting and interviews for this story were done the week before Hurricane Milton swept through Central Florida and the USDA issued its official citrus forecast. Stay tuned for further updates. by PAUL CATALA Despite some of the setbacks plaguing citrus over the past couple of

by NAFARI MORRIS Each year, after Ag-Venture wraps up, its 11-member board is able to sit back and appreciate the fruits of their labor. But not for too long. The next day, they get started planning next year’s event.  The board and its army of volunteers are preparing for the 25th installment of Ag-Venture, a

Southern Citrus Nurseries Using Hoop Houses for Reduced Costs, Easier Harvest by RYAN MILEJCZAK Florida has one of the most unique climates in the U.S., with plenty of heat, tons of humidity, and distinct wet and dry seasons. Though the Florida climate is ideal for growing many different kinds of crops, growers around the state

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ Starting an agricultural operation can be overwhelming. There are plenty of moving pieces that need to be in the right place for a farm to be a successful business. New or beginner farmers often need guidance to understand what they will need to do to run the farm successfully. This article is

Green Jean Foundation Fosters a Future for Ag  by RYAN MILEJCZAK Education is key in all fields, and that’s especially true for agriculture.  That’s where the Green Jean Foundation comes in. Its mission, in its own words, is “to cultivate agricultural excellence through education,” and it does this by providing educational resources for schools, as

Some Florida Citrus Growers Turning to Alternative Crop  by PAUL CATALA Florida’s annual Commercial Citrus Inventory just recently revealed that the state’s current citrus acreage is 274,705 acres, down 17 percent from the last annual survey.  As the state’s citrus industry continues to reel from the effects of hurricanes and greening, some embattled citrus growers