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Agricultural losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene could be $162 million

Hurricane Helene caused up to $162.2 million in agricultural losses in Florida according to UF/IFAS.
Citrus

Citrus growers in Florida look for state and federal aid after hurricanes

The Florida Citrus Commission Chair will pressure Congress to pass agricultural disaster assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Citrus

Florida citrus land continues to dwindle

Hendry County was down 12,374 acres, Polk County saw a drop from 60,131 acres to 58,516 acres.
sugar

A court backs U.S. Sugar in a case over boilers and Clean Air Act emissions

A court ruled that an EPA rule classified some sugar boilers as “new” sources of pollutants though they were built before revised standards.

The Buzzzzz on Mosquito-Borne Viruses & Bird Flu in Florida

The plague of mosquito borne viruses threaten us in Florida all year round, and bird flu is rising through our poultry and dairy industries. Are we in danger? Join us and find out from our...

The Scoop: Weds. Aug. 28th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Protest at Honeymoon Island State Park over the development of pickleball courts has caused a halt in the development plan meeting.

The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 22nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida schools are dealing with new guidelines on controversial laws. Florida state parks are going to be turned into golf courses.
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Adam Putnam is selected to chair the citrus grower Alico

Former Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam next year is slated to become chair of the Board of Directors of Alico, Inc.

The Scoop: Thurs. July 18th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

St. Pete votes Thursday on the Rays development plans that can cost up to$6.5 billion. And Hillsborough tax to help teachers was blocked.
Citrus

Another tough Florida citrus season ends

Overall citrus numbers were up 11.4 percent from the 2022-2023 season — but 2022-2023 had the lowest production in nearly 100 years.

The Scoop: Tues. July 9th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Political campaigns in Florida are getting busy with the First Lady in Tampa and Trump planning to get voters in Miami.

Florida Farmworkers Need More Legal Protections

A tragic bus accident killed 8 legal migrant farmworkers and injured dozens more who are now caught in a legal, immigration and medical limbo because their visas have expired before their treatments are complete.

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