Florida agriculture

Environment

How COVID (Almost) Reshaped Florida Agriculture, And Why It Still Might

Daniel Rivero
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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.
Environment

Global Warming, Development Could Bring Vampire Bats to Florida

Jessica Meszaros
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Within the next 20 years, experts believe rabies-carrying vampire bats could enter the U.S. through Latin America, so the federal government is bringing stakeholders together from across the country.
Environment

Florida Rep. Kelly Skidmore Talks About Her Bill To Pay Farmers For Combatting Climate Change

Jessica Meszaros
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Legislation filed in Tallahassee would pay Florida farmers to lessen their carbon footprints. While the bill has yet to be heard in any committees, the concept will continue to be a priority for Democrats.
Environment

Florida Lawmakers Want Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Be Regulated

Jessica Meszaros
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Legislation filed in Tallahassee aims to reduce greenhouse gases in Florida 55% by 2030, 90% by 2045, and 100% by 2050.
Environment

The Science Behind 'Carbon Farming' To Combat Global Warming

Jessica Meszaros
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How does carbon sequestration work, and will it really reverse the effects of climate change? One soil scientist calls this is a "turning point" for Florida growers.
Environment

'Carbon Farming' Could Soon Be New Cash Crop For Florida Growers

Jessica Meszaros
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As the world continues to warm due to heat-trapping greenhouse gases, the public and private sectors are ramping up programs to pay farmers for trapping carbon dioxide in their soil.
Environment

'Extremely Hazardous' Pesticide Federally Approved For Use On Florida Citrus

Jessica Meszaros
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The neurotoxin aldicarb is banned in about 100 countries, and is only one of 36 pesticides that the World Health Organization has called "extremely hazardous." It’s now allowed to be used on Florida oranges and grapefruits.
Environment

Feds Considering 'Extremely Hazardous' Pesticide For Florida Citrus

Jessica Meszaros
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A company wants federal permission to use a pesticide linked to brain damage in young children and infants on citrus trees in Florida and Texas.
Local / State

Virus Found In Mexican Tomatoes Worries Florida Agriculture Officials

News Service of Florida
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services expressed concern Wednesday about a virus dangerous to tomatoes and peppers that has been…
Environment

Florida Democratic Leaders Say China Tariffs Hurting State’s Economy

Florida’s Democratic lawmakers are calling on President Trump to scale back tariffs on imports from China.The comments were made before twenty Democratic…
'A Poke In The Eye': Trump Tariffs Threaten Florida Trade Deal With China

Shawn Mulcahy
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The latest round of tariffs levied by the Trump Administration is taking a toll on the nation’s agriculture industry. In Florida, the tariffs threaten a...
Arts / Culture

Kumquat Comeback: Festival Rebounds After Last Year’s Freeze

Garnet Brown Gordon-Somers
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The long-standing Dade City Kumquat Festival is making a comeback this weekend after last year’s cold snap.Featuring free food, entertainment and a…

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