Fuel From New Farm Bill Needed for Future Growth in Florida By Paul Rusnak|January 16, 2019 Legislative victories for industrial hemp and citrus both bode well for sustained agribusiness in the years to come.Read More
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2018 Farm Bill Signed, Sealed and Delivered Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 21, 2018 President puts final signature on legislation that includes multiple key programs to benefit growing produce professionals.
Florida Hemp Program Greenlit and Gearing for Growth Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 25, 2018 Private investor steps up to sponsor first phase of research project vetting alternative crop and cropping systems in the state.
Hemp Research Project Gaining Ground in Florida By Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2018 Farm trial sites chosen while interest continues to grow around the alternative crop.
Will it Fly? Senate-Backed Farm Bill Makes Way for Hemp Growth By Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2018 Measure included in proposed piece of legislation would provide the plant legalized status.
Can Hemp Weave its Way into Fabric of Florida Farming? By Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2018 UF/IFAS researchers are prepping to make room for, plant, and track the progress of what could become a cash crop for the state.
Industrial Hemp on the Radar for Florida Farmers and Researchers Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 26, 2018 Local growers may have a new crop opportunity if pilot project takes off.
