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agriculture

Citrus

Hurricane Milton dealt a big blow to Florida’s citrus industry

Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton.
Vegetables

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.

“St.Petersburg’s non-profit organic farm” with Emmanuel Roux

In this two-part special Charles meets with Emmanuel Roux, the founder of 15th St Farm, a nonprofit in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg FL. With a rich 50+ year history of organic agriculture and...

“Tampa’s hidden vegetable farm” with urban farmer Joe Dalessio

Joe Dalessio is the founder of Meacham Urban Farms, Downtown Tampa’s hidden vegetable farm. Joe is a first-generation urban farmer and entrepreneur. You can learn more about Meacham Farms at: MeachamFarm.com Recorded: 02/2023
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.
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.

Florida steps up its rules on cattle imports because of disease spread

Florida has expanded rules blocking the importation of some cattle because of an avian influenza in dairy herds in other states.

It’s tough to grow this beer ingredient in Florida, so UF is giving hops a boost

University of Florida researchers are trying to bolster the cultivation of hops, a key beer ingredient, in the state.

Florida steps up its rules on cattle imports because of disease spread

Florida has expanded rules blocking the importation of some cattle because of an avian influenza in dairy herds in other states.
Citrus

Tourists will continue to get a taste of Florida through welcome center OJ

Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers despite budget cuts.

Florida’s agriculture commissioner restricts cattle imports due to the spread of avian flu

An emergency rule prevents importing some cattle because of the spread of a type of avian influenza in dairy herds outside of Florida.
Citrus

Florida’s citrus forecast takes a hit

A report estimates that Florida growers will produce 18.8 million 90-pound boxes of oranges and 2 million boxes of grapefruit this season.
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