Hops Could be Cropping Up for Florida Growers

By |2018-11-13T08:52:19-05:00September 22nd, 2016|Agriculture, Business|

The craft beer industry is growing quickly, and a UF/IFAS research team is exploring whether Florida growers could benefit from the growth of this niche industry through supplying this much-needed crop to large and small breweries. The research was started in the backyard of UF horticulturist Brian Pearson, who wanted to see if he could [...]

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Bactericide Study Results Look Promising

By |2016-09-21T22:46:06-04:00September 21st, 2016|Agriculture|

Florida citrus growers have been using two different bactericide formulas since spring of this year when the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FLDACS) obtained an emergency use declaration for the treatments. The EPA recently seconded that in August by approving the use of the bactericides. The results of a recent bactericide study seem [...]

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Newly Created Florida AgriTourism Association Offers Support to Florida Operators

By |2018-11-13T08:52:19-05:00September 7th, 2016|Agriculture, Business|

Agritourism is one of the fastest growing segments in Florida agriculture today. Agritourism operations in The Sunshine State are about to get some serious backup from the newly-formed Florida AgriTourism Association. It likely won’t be long before other states follow suit. The benefits of the Association are sure to be felt by the state’s agritourism [...]

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Farmworkers: Five Lessons Learned In The Field

By |2016-07-22T20:22:43-04:00July 22nd, 2016|Agriculture, Law|

Migrant farmworkers are at the forefront of many discussions on agriculture and immigration. In ag-heavy states like Florida, the presence of farmworkers is common, as they are there nearly year-round to pick such crops as citrus and strawberries. However, NPR contributor, Dan Charles, realized that while many who are in agriculture understand that a large [...]

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The Value of Ag Events Like the Polk County Youth Fair

By |2016-02-13T14:24:18-05:00January 25th, 2016|Agriculture, Community, Education|

The Polk County Youth Fair wrapped up its latest annual ag event at the end of January. Youth from all over the county had the opportunity to show off the fruits of their labors, representing weeks and months of hard work. From dog showmanship and archery to showing hand-raised livestock and displaying horse handling skills, [...]

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Farm Diversification Options for Florida Citrus Producers

By |2018-11-13T08:52:22-05:00January 16th, 2016|Uncategorized|

Farming and ranching are ventures fraught with pitfalls, and Florida has its fair share of difficulties and hardships. Considering factors such as fickle weather that can be hot as a furnace, dry as a bone, wet as a fish or downright dangerous, and Florida’s host of pathogens and pests, being in agriculture in Florida is [...]

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Cuba and the U.S. Agriculture Industry

By |2018-11-13T08:52:22-05:00November 20th, 2015|Agriculture, Business|

The U.S. has not had diplomatic ties with Cuba since 1961, but the recent efforts by the Obama Administration to renew governmental relations with the Caribbean island nation have put Cuba-U.S. ties on the front burner. It’s front-page news, and the U.S. agriculture industry—especially in Florida—has taken notice. Recently, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack was part [...]

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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 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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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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