Opening New Doors with the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement A “new deal” recently has been established in United States agriculture, and though it is not like FDR’s New Deal, it has also ...

BETWEEN THE FAIRS and festivals, as well as the trade shows, educational courses, meetings, and more, we wanted to do an expanded calendar for this edition to give you a better snapshot of all that’s ...

Florida legislators gave the agriculture industry a decisive boost with the passing of the 2026 Florida Farm Bill (SB 290). The legislation, which passed with strong bipartisan support, reflects how ...

October 23, 2025 Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland, FL ...

THIS MONTH, we wrap up a five-column series on the Affordable Care Act (ACA, Obamacare), the 2010 healthcare insurance law that, whether one likes it or not, has touched or will touch almost everyone ...

Consumer demand for organic fresh fruits and vegetables outweighs the availability of organic farms growing the food. In fact, while certified organic U.S. land for growing crops or livestock is ...

Sitting alongside the busy thoroughfare of US Hwy 17-92 in Davenport is a building that has some tales to tell. Built in 1911 by the Whoolery family, the second-oldest home in the area has served as a ...

UF/IFAS researchers are mining Hurricane Helene data to better understand the spread of pitch canker and minimize the devastating disease’s impact on the timber industry, an important economic driver ...

If you thought social media was just for recipe videos and dancing influencers, think again. Whether you’re growing citrus, raising hogs, or running a ranch, social media can be one of the most ...

When you think of termites, you probably don’t imagine them aboard yachts, cabin cruisers, sailboats or other watercraft floating across oceans. A new study by a University of Florida scientist ...

Flies are more than just a nuisance for horses; they pose significant health and welfare concerns that can affect the well-being of horses. Understanding the impact of flies and effective management ...

University of Florida researchers have developed an app that will help farmers reduce the risk of over- or under-watering their crops. Scientists from UF/IFAS, Auburn and the University of Georgia ...