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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

After years of struggle, things could be looking up for Florida’s grapefruit industry. The USDA’s final totals for the 2025-26 season showed 1.35 million boxes for this season, up 8% from the April ...

October and early November are the busiest times of year here in Central Florida, packed with exciting agritourism adventures and fall festivals hosted by area farms. But as the heat recedes, it’s ...

There are seemingly infinite uses for corn. You can grind it into flour, turn it into fuel for your car, or even make it into plastic. That versatility extends to the dinner table, too. While there’s ...