Hurricane Irma Toll on Florida Farming in the Billions

Specialty crop growers in the Sunshine State seek relief from unfair trade deal.

Modern agriculture might not be for everyone, but it’s here to stay. Embrace it.

Much-needed investments in labor-saving technology could be key to long-term survival.

If growers can’t achieve a fair return on investment and stay in business, it won’t matter what the population is in 2050. We all will be trouble.

Despite current challenges impacting the future of the North American fruit and vegetable industry, there are opportunities to be had.

According to the latest Lay of the Land Market Report, the waiting game for a solution to greening has tempered groves sales.

Local grower community hopeful over President Trump’s announced intention to renegotiate NAFTA.

A new report from USDA shows long-term trends continuing: fewer farms and fewer acres used in farming even as individual operations get bigger on average.

Modern tools of hort tech are ripe to inspire the next generation of productivity and profitability.

Unique supply challenges placing a strain on restoration of the state’s acreage.

Lofty projections include a compound annual growth rate of 140%.

Adjusting for inflation, the latest survey from American Farm Bureau Federation reveals the lowest average price for the holiday feast since 2010.

Sand, loam, and muck all offer something different when setting property prices.

With challenging issues afoot, it’s not too early to start thinking about policies and funding implications surrounding the next Farm Bill.

Despite headwinds, the U.S. remains the most stable economy in the world.

Investments in research and Extension required to stay ahead of the competition.

Net farm income could hit lowest figure since 2009.

Local threats like citrus greening create additional challenges for many of Florida’s more modest enterprises.

Consumer education key to cracking new market.