Florida Farmers Look for High Ground in Raging Water Debate

Emergency actions continue by district water management officials to lower critical levels across the region.

Record rains force flow of toxic algae from overloaded Lake Okeechobee into St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers.

Poorly thought-out government policies loom as a major threat that prevents Florida farmers and ranchers from feeding a hungry world.

In the wake of an algal bloom disaster, growers need to be prepared, proactive, and farm smart. There is much at stake.

With state of emergency actions underway, growers and industry stakeholders are having to face, respond to critics.