by Caden DeLisa | Oct 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecasted an increase in citrus production for the 2023-24 season in Florida, following one of the worst yields in more than a century. The USDA estimates that Florida will produce 20.5 million boxes of oranges, 1.9...
by Caden DeLisa | Oct 5, 2023
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s departure has led to the postponement of Farm Bill listening sessions in Florida, which were intended to gather recommendations from farmers, ranchers, and growers for the upcoming Farm Bill. The sessions were scheduled to...
by Caden DeLisa | Oct 4, 2023
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has requested a $2 million legislative budget to aid the state’s timber industry in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, which caused $64 million in damages across six counties. The funding request is in addition...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 25, 2023
False color image courtesy of NASA A new University of Florida study links stormwater ponds and reclaimed water to red tide algae growth. Florida faces a complex challenge with over 76,000 urban stormwater ponds and extensive reclaimed water usage, contributing to...
by Steve Wilson - The Center Square | Sep 5, 2023
Fifteen communities across nine Florida counties have lost eligibility to participate in the federal rural home loan program due to population growth. The program helps low- and moderate-income borrowers receive no-money-down mortgages to buy homes in rural...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 1, 2023
Robert H. Buker, Jr., the president and CEO of U.S. Sugar, the largest sugarcane producer in the United States, will retire after 18 years of leadership. Buker departs as the company’s longest-serving leader. Kenneth W. McDuffie, currently the company’s...
