Woody Larson of Okeechobee, Florida, has been selected as the overall winner of the Sunbelt Ag Expo Farmer of the Year award for 2026.

The University of Florida has been selected by the U.S. Department of State to lead the new Feed the Future Innovation Lab ...

LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS What is the Florida Cottage Food Law and how can I become an entrepreneur? Do I need to register my business name or pay taxes as a cottage food operator? Can I sell my ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its first citrus crop forecast of the 2026-2027 harvest season October 9.

The University of Florida (UF) will lead a multi-state, multidisciplinary team to promote year-round agricultural operations ...

On October 16, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of nearly 1,500 acres of working Florida agricultural land across two ranches through the Florida ...

NRCS Florida Extends EQIP, CSP Applications for FEMA’s State of Emergency Counties through November 16, 2026 GAINESVILLE, Florida –October 15, 2026 – Florida agricultural producers and forestry ...

Florida’s citrus industry is a cornerstone of the Sunshine State. Its legacy has been passed down through hardworking Florida families for a century or more. Among the Centennial Citrus Growers who ...

Florida farmers and ranchers impacted by Hurricane Isaias can now apply for interest-free loans through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program.

I’VE SAID IT BEFORE, but it merits repeating: Florida agriculture is big. Make that HUGE. It’s huge in scope, in numbers, and importance — importance not only to those of us fortunate to live here but ...

Florida is a major agricultural state. Even though oranges are our best known crop, Florida shines when people crave something sweet — like strawberries — in winter. Our own Plant City reigns as the ...

You could start the morning watching the sun rise over Vero Beach, point the car west, and, a few hours later, watch it set over Clearwater Beach. But the people behind the proposed Florida Route 60 ...