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by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS With a $31.4 billion economic impact, Florida leads the nation in nursery production. Miami-Dade County ranks No.1 in production nationwide, with nurseries accounting for 84% of the county’s agricultural sector. It is no wonder with the vast selection of grown subtropical and tropical ornamental plants like hibiscus and gardenia, a variety of orchids and palms […]

by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw developed a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities in farming while growing up in Ethiopia, where agriculture is a fundamental part more than 80% of Ethiopian daily life. His passion for agronomy took root during his studies abroad, where he witnessed how soil degradation and low fertility

by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS The 10th annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference will address the issues, research and policies shaping the state’s agriculture industry. Hosted by the UF/IFAS food and resource economics department, the day-long event is scheduled for May 8 at the Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU) in Citra, Florida. Participants may attend in person or watch

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 27, 2025) – With 4-H Camp Timpoochee being one of the first 4-H residential camps in the country, Florida has been serving youth there for nearly 100 years. With almost a century of service comes just as many years of wear and tear, leaving Florida 4-H with significant facility update needs. This week

The Ridge Beekeepers Association invites you to participate in the 2025 Ridge Beekeepers Beekeeping Seminar on April 26 from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Polk Extension Service at 1702 S. Holland Pkwy, Bartow, FL 33830. This is a family event where you can learn everything about the Western Honey Bee. The Western

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On March 27, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Reba Y. Mazak as the 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. “Reba Y. Mazak embodies the resilience, dedication, and innovation that define Florida agriculture,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “Her lifelong commitment to ranching, advocacy, and mentorship has strengthened our agricultural community and ensured a

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On March 27, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wish Farms as the 2025 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving Florida’s resources while continuing to produce the world-class

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On March 21, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the completion of major updates to nine existing agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) manuals, which provide specific, research-based practices to agricultural producers to improve water quality, along with the introduction of a new BMP manual for small farms and specialty livestock. These