Florida’s Prolific Ag Pests

By |2018-11-13T08:52:20-05:00May 17th, 2016|Agriculture, Business|

Florida agriculture may be one of the strongest in the nation, but the tropical climate, abundant sunshine and plentiful rains (barring drought!) that created a land so favorable to agriculture also welcome a lion’s share of pests and pathogens to attack the fruits of The Sunshine State’s labors (and the vegetables, nuts, livestock and so [...]

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The State of Florida’s Fight Against Citrus Greening

By |2016-01-02T20:51:49-05:00January 2nd, 2016|Agriculture, Business, Education|

Citrus Greening has ravaged the Florida citrus industry for the last 10 years, and the stakes keep getting higher and higher. In early December, the USDA released an updated citrus forecast, and the outlook was anything but rosy.  According to the new estimates, the USDA is forecasting only 69 million boxes for all oranges, which [...]

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Thank the Ag Industry for Making the Season Bright

By |2015-12-24T13:34:59-05:00December 24th, 2015|Agriculture, Community|

The ag industry’s fruits of labor are all around us, and the holidays are a good time to appreciate how blessed we are to live in a nation with such a healthy and beneficial agriculture industry. Our holidays are truly made bright by the hard-working men and women in the ag industry. See how the [...]

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Try these Ag Apps to Improve Your Farm or Ranch

By |2018-11-13T08:52:22-05:00November 14th, 2015|Agriculture, Business, Education|

Agriculture is steeped in history and tradition, but it also utilizes technology to improve, increase production and stay relevant in a global market. Apps simply require a smartphone—which are now pretty inexpensive these days and can be useful in the field—and many will work with computers as well. Try these apps to improve your agribusiness: [...]

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Beware the Creepy-Crawlies of the Florida Ag industry

By |2018-11-13T08:52:23-05:00October 30th, 2015|Uncategorized|

If you live in Florida, and work in the Florida ag industry or enjoy nature, then you’re likely used to creepy-crawly things like bugs, arachnids and various reptiles. The tropical nature of Florida’s climate certainly invites a broad spectrum of snakes, spiders and other less-than-welcome creatures. Compared with other states, it seems Florida gets the [...]

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture: Protecting and Sustaining the U.S.’s Water Supply

By |2015-10-16T21:04:16-04:00October 16th, 2015|Agriculture, Community|

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, is an organization that wears many hats, and one of those that many don’t know of is a protector of the American water supply. It’s true that agriculture uses a good amount of water, but it’s all in the name of feeding and clothing our nation and providing [...]

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership and Florida Agriculture

By |2018-11-13T08:52:23-05:00October 13th, 2015|Agriculture, Business|

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, has made major headlines lately, and those stories that focus on the partnership’s benefits for the country’s agricultural industry have been favorable, including those concerning Florida agriculture. Representing more than 40 percent of global trade, the USDA maintains that the “TPP is an opportunity to advance U.S. economic interests in [...]

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Three Cheers for Florida Seafood

By |2018-11-13T08:52:23-05:00October 1st, 2015|Agriculture, Community|

October is National Seafood Month, which makes it a great time to highlight this unique section of the Sunshine State’s agricultural endeavors: Florida seafood. Few states can boast as many agrarian endeavors as Florida can. According to data compiled by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida is first in produce like [...]

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Trust in Florida Farmers as Environmental Stewards High Among Public…Officials, Not So Much

By |2015-09-25T12:27:45-04:00September 25th, 2015|Agriculture, Business, Education|

Farmers and ranchers have long acted as stewards of the environment, with the majority taking care of the land, air and water to the best of their abilities and current knowledge. However, agriculture has come under attack on a variety of fronts from people with an alternative agenda to folks who are unknowledgeable when it [...]

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2015 Farm Income Forecast: Profitability Expected to Weaken, But With a ‘However’

By |2018-11-13T08:52:23-05:00August 26th, 2015|Agriculture, Business|

The USDA’s annual Farm Income Forecast has been released, and it predicts that profitability will continue a weakening trend that started in 2014. Net Cash Income is projected to fall by 21% to $100.3 billion, due to lower crop and livestock receipts. Net Farm Income is projected to be down by 26%, to $58.3 billion [...]

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