by Brian Burgess | Nov 13, 2024
A joint federal and state effort will preserve thousands more acres of land from Port Charlotte into Central Florida to protect drinking water quality, agriculture and wildlife. A $47 million conservation initiative is set to protect Florida’s Peace River Valley, a...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 10, 2024
Florida’s citrus industry has continued its long-term decline, shrinking by 17 percent in acreage over the past year due to disease, environmental challenges, and decreased new plantings. Florida’s citrus industry has shrunk by 17 percent over the past...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 7, 2024
On the heels of the American Medical Association’s official stance in favor of decriminalizing drug use, the Centers for Disease Control released a study showing teen marijuana usage decreased in states where cannabis is legal. New data from the federal...
by Caden DeLisa | May 21, 2024
In a conversation with The Capitolist, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson outlined his long-term vision for the state’s agricultural sector, drawing attention to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The initiative, which surpassed the...
by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has issued an Emergency Rule to enhance restrictions on cattle importation, aiming to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) into the state by enforcing specific testing and movement requirements...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 30, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a bill that prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of lab-grown meat, a measure supported by advocates citing protection for conventional agriculture and consumer health. Legislation that among other provisions,...
