Can local growers cash in on the developing market for biofuels? Would going into farm-to-fuel crops be a sure bet or risky business? ...more

March 24, 2009

Last month J. Bernard Machen, president of the University of Florida, sent shockwaves throughout Florida's agricultural community. ...more

February 13, 2008

A nursery growers group is pushing legislation that would tie the hands of Hillsborough County environmental officials in their efforts to protect wetlands on agricultural property. ...more

November 3, 2007

Highlands County third-graders are in for special treat this week and it has nothing to do with Halloween. It has everything to do with agriculture, as the young students will be able to participate in the 8th annual Ag-Venture on Tuesday at the Highlands County Fairgrounds in Sebring. The agricultural community comes together in an effort to educate children about the importance of agriculture not only in Highlands County but in the state as well as the country. ...more

October 28, 2007