Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds USDA Issuing Disaster Declaration for Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued the following statement after...
Commissioner Simpson Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Historic 2026 Florida Farm Bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Tuesday, March 3, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida...
Want to Avoid Planting Invasives in Your Yard? Check the UF/IFAS Website First
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Before you plant that new ornamental vine, flowering shrub or tree...
FFVA Urges Passage of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
MAITLAND, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2026) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association released the following statement...
Golden Anniversary, Double Bloom: UF Unveils 50th and 51st Caladiums
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS This year marks a golden milestone for the University of Florida’s...
From Physics to Farming, One Animal Scientist’s Path to Innovative Dairy Calf Welfare Research
by MEREDITH BAUER-MITCHELL, UF/IFAS Growing up in rural Ontario, Emily Miller-Cushon had a fascination for the animals...
Agriculture Industry Safety to Take Center Stage at 2026 Multi-County Ag Safety Day in Wauchula
by JONAEL BOSQUES, UF/IFAS WAUCHULA, Fla. — The UF/IFAS Extension offices of DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands...
Agricultural Producers Can Now Apply for Over $600 Million for 2023 and 2024 Hurricane Disaster Relief
Disaster Relief Grants Support Agricultural Producers Who Experienced Impacts from 2023 and 2024 Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE...
Ag Commissioner Simpson Announces State Approval to Protect Over 2,800 Acres of Working Agricultural Land
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On February 24, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the...
Scientists Develop Vitamin A-Enriched Tomato to Fight Global Deficiency
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS University of Florida scientists have developed a tomato packed with significantly...
Commissioner Simpson Announces Recent Freezes Caused More Than $3 Billion in Estimated Losses to Florida Agriculture
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the Florida Department of Agriculture...
Unlocking the Mystery of Taste: Flavor Experts Converge in Orlando
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Flavor isn’t just a sensory experience – it’s a force that...
Florida Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster Relief Fund for Agriculture
GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Florida Farm Bureau has created a disaster relief fund that will assist Florida farmers...
2 Pests Threaten Florida Strawberries; New Research May Bring Relief
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of...
Research Targets a Sweeter Future for Fruit
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS As we enter the height of Florida’s strawberry production season, many...
New Study Shows Invasive Termites Threatening Homes in Florida Are Spreading Farther Than Predicted
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Florida’s coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of...
Which Invasive Plants Are Often Sold in Stores? UF Experts Call Out Their Top 8 and Explain Why
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Florida’s lush, subtropical climate supports gardening and outdoor living year-round. It...
Commissioner Simpson Announces Protection of Over 1,300 Acres of Working Agricultural Land in Hardee County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Feb, 6, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection...
Congresswoman Cammack to Host Farm Bill Listening Sessions on February 13
Congresswoman Kat Cammack has announced three Farm Bill Listening Sessions to be held around the...
Florida Agriculture Producers Asked to Share Impacts of Winter Freezes
by MEREDITH BAUER-MITCHELL, UF/IFAS Florida has experienced several low-temperate and freeze events between late December...