agriculture

For a moment it looked like a major shift was underway in Florida agriculture, as more local produce was consumed locally. It didn't completely pan out but hopes remain high.

Scientists say a chemical commonly used to kill weeds is increasingly being found in the blood of Florida's threatened manatees. The concentration of glyphosate detected in their systems has increased from 2009 to 2019.

One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that figure, but agree that soil loss is a big problem.

Mounds of harvested zucchini and yellow squash ripened and then rotted in the hot Florida sun. Juicy tomatoes were left to wither — unpicked — in farmers'…

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting Florida farmers differently, depending on which market to whom local growers are selling.Alicia Whidden, the…

A fungus has taken over some strawberry fields in Florida. One grower lost as many as 80 acres in Manatee County.Pestalotiopsis affects the foliage and…

Florida scientists launched an experiment Thursday morning using a small bug they believe will be a game-changer in controlling Brazilian peppertrees…

A recent study by the University of Florida may help prevent the spread of a disease that's damaging tomatoes globally.Florida's tomato industry generates…

Researchers at the University of Florida released a study this month in the journal Phytopathology, saying there's a way to more quickly and efficiently…

Florida agriculture leaders met in Gainesville this week to talk about climate change solutions within the industry.The meeting came after a warning from…

Agriculture and forestry leaders are meeting in Gainesville on Monday to talk about farming and ranching as part of the climate change solution.Lynetta…

Citrus has shaped the state’s identity for 100 years. But it has been a tough ten years with freezes, hurricanes, development pressure and, worst of all,…