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From Problem to On-Farm solution: The Journey of One UF/IFAS AI Technology

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS A few weeks after Yiannis Ampatzidis started working at the University...

USDA’s February Citrus Forecast Down 4% From January

The estimate revises expectations to 11.5 million boxes of oranges. Bartow, Fla. – The U.S. Department of...

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights 2025 Florida Farm Bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is highlighting the Florida Farm Bill...

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2025 Florida Farm Bill

Sponsored by Sen. Keith Truenow and Rep. Kaylee Tuck, this strong bill will support and...

Walker Promoted to Interim Director of Southwest Florida Extension District

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS A name and face familiar to those in Polk County and...

Savor the Flavor, Pack in Some Nutrition This Florida Strawberry Season

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS You can taste them now – sweet, succulent strawberries. February and...

Industry Titans Unite: Mixon Brothers Hire Ed Leotti to Advance Florida Citrus Farming Revolution

WINTER HAVEN, Fla, — The Mixon Family, known for their success in Florida’s blueberry industry...

Polk Extension’s Nicole Walker Promoted to Interim Director of Southwest Florida Extension District

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS A name and face familiar to those in Polk County and...

USDA Invests More than $7.5 Million in Composting and Food Waste Reduction Projects

Two Florida Projects Selected GAINESVILLE, Fla. – January 15, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture...

Alico: Citrus No Longer Economically Viable for Us in Florida

Company winding down its citrus division to focus on its long-term diversified land usage and...

Florida Agricultural Production Losses From Hurricane Milton Top $190 Million

by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFASphoto by CAT WOFFORD, UF/IFAS Hurricane Milton caused agricultural production losses with...

Bultemeier to lead UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Brett Bultemeier has been selected as the new director of the...

Ag Commissioner Announces Preservation of Adams Farm and Triple S Ranch Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the preservation of two...

USDA Updates Citrus Forecast Following Hurricane Milton

BARTOW, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its December 2024 citrus crop forecast on...

Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Announce Merger Plans

LAKELAND, Fla. and BAINBRIDGE, Ga. – Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm...

South Florida Farmer Named Farmer of the Year

Gainesville, Fla.— Jim Alderman of Alderman Farms in Palm Beach County has been named the 2025 Florida...

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2025 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Agricultural Hall...

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Launches Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Milton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers...

USDA’s Bleak Citrus Forecast Doesn’t Include Damage From Hurricane Milton

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its initial citrus crop forecast on Friday, October...

Farm to Fork in 24 Hours: Lion Farms Delivers Fresh Organic Gourmet Mushrooms

REDLANDS, Fla. — Lion Farms, a regenerative farm certified by Global Good Agricultural Practices (Global GAP)...

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