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

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat before it spreads and becomes a much larger problem, potentially devastating ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On September 21, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the winner of the sixth annual Florida Future Chef student cooking competition, concluding the Florida ...

The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) has selected 30 participants for Class XIII of its two-year leadership development program. The program is designed ...