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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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. USDA estimates that Florida will produce 10 million boxes of oranges, down 23 ...

Florida’s mango industry is small but influential. While the state isn’t a major producer on the world stage, it is the largest producer in the U.S., and Florida growers have developed many of the ...

Florida’s citrus industry is a cornerstone of the Sunshine State. Its legacy has been passed down through hardworking Florida families for a century or more. Among the Centennial Citrus Growers who ...

Florida is a major agricultural state. Even though oranges are our best known crop, Florida shines when people crave something sweet — like strawberries — in winter. Our own Plant City reigns as the ...

Central Florida is having one hot summer this year, and there are still months to go until things start to cool down. When temperatures are this high, the idea of a hot meal (or standing in front of a ...