Florida Ag Commissioner Cranks up Campaign for Cannabis Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2019 Nikki Fried appoints director to help drive Department initiatives and opportunities with industrial hemp and medical marijuana.Read More
By The Numbers: Latest Fruit Production Trends in the U.S. Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 10, 2024
New Report Demonstrates Economic Benefits to Potato Trade By Bob Mattive, National Potato Council|May 10, 2024
3 More Florida Growers Given Green Light to Cultivate Medicinal Cannabis Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 28, 2017 Once exclusive enterprise continues to expand for more seeking to engage alternative crop endeavor.
Florida Farm Set to Bring Organic Medical Cannabis to the Table Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 2, 2017 3 Boys Farm finally gets its medical marijuana treatment center license; gearing to offer unique product in a budding market.
Florida Farm Winning Case for Medicinal Cannabis License Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 25, 2017 Judge rules in favor of 3 Boys Farm in the quest to expand its crop/business portfolio.
A Look Inside Florida’s Newest Cannabis Cultivation Facility By Paul Rusnak|December 8, 2016 Given the official go-ahead to dispense alternative medicine, Knox Medical unveils its state-of-the-art lab.
Report: Florida Cannabis Business To Approach $2 Billion By 2020 Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 6, 2016 Lofty projections include a compound annual growth rate of 140%.
Therapeutic Cannabis Culture Taking Off In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2016 Another licensed nursery gets the go-ahead; makes deliveries to patients in need.
Florida’s Medicinal Cannabis Venture Officially Open For Business By Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2016 The state’s first dispensary of product comes online in Tallahassee, others waiting for the green light.
Cannabis Cultivation Quest Becoming Reality For Florida Nurseries By Paul Rusnak|May 31, 2016 Planning, preparations finally giving way to production and dispensing of ‘Charlotte’s Web.’
5 Florida Nurseries Selected To Pioneer State’s Medical Marijuana Enterprise Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 23, 2015 After extensive vetting process, the Sunshine State is ready to take the next step in cannabis culture.
Medical Marijuana Endeavor Anything But Pipe Dream For Florida Nurseries By Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2015 While applicants await fate for one of the five available licenses to weave ‘Charlotte’s Web,’ best-case-scenarios play out.
2 Dozen Florida Nurseries Vying For Coveted Cannabis Growing Licenses By Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2015 With only five spots available to produce the low-THC ‘Charlotte’s Web’ strain, tedious review process is in full swing.
Florida Still Playing Medical Marijuana Waiting Game By Paul Rusnak|June 9, 2015 Growers and potential patients hold their breath while next steps are taken to spin Charlotte’s Web.
Northern California Indian Tribe Plans Pot Farm Posted by David Eddy|February 19, 2015 Pinoleville tribal investor – and casino developer – expects marijuana facility construction to begin soon.
Is Florida Farming Going To Pot? [Opinion] By Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2014 Controversial state legislation involving legalization of medical marijuana is presenting eligible producers with a whole different kind of weed management.
Florida Agriculture Bracing For, Ready To Embrace Medical Marijuana’s Impact By Paul Rusnak|June 17, 2014 Q&A with FNGLA’s Ben Bolusky probes the possibilities growing pot for medicinal use has for the state’s nursery growers.