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Department partners with SuperQuinn stores to feature Florida strawberries in Ireland
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services continues to expand the global market reach of Florida products with a new promotion that will feature Florida strawberries in Ireland during December. The Ireland-based grocery chain SuperQuinn has partnered with the department and will promote Florida's premier winter berry crop to shoppers. ...more
December 13, 2009
Pumping May Be To Blame For Plant City Area Sinkholes, Official Says
Heavy groundwater pumping to irrigate crops during recent cold snaps might be to blame for a half-dozen recent sinkholes that have closed roads in the Plant City area, Hillsborough County officials say. ...more
February 11, 2009
It's Best To Leave Frozen Plant Protection To The Pros
When winter temperatures dip into freeze territory, it's best not to try the farmers' trick of coating plants with a thin coating of ice to help them escape damage. ...more
February 11, 2009
State's Cold Snap Hits Green Beans, Squash
Farmers across the state still are assessing damage from last week's string of freezes, but early reports show green beans, potatoes and squash were hit by the frigid weather. ...more
January 27, 2009
Freeze Damage Reports Worrisome For State's Farmers
Farmers across the state are still assessing damage from last week's string of freezes, but early reports show green beans, potatoes and squash were hit by the frigid temperatures. ...more
January 26, 2009
FORECAST: DOGGONE COLD
Florida huddles for warmth on another frigid morning, but residents can expect a slight thaw today. ...more
January 22, 2009
Plant City 'Strawberry King' Parke Dies At Age 87
Roy Parke, probably the most recognized face among Florida strawberry growers and unofficially the "Strawberry King," died this morning. ...more
June 5, 2008
"Strawberry King" Roy Parke Dies At 86
PLANT CITY Roy Parke, a longtime grower and the unofficial "Strawberry King," died this morning. He was 86. ...more
June 5, 2008
Hillsborough Farmers Given Leeway To Fill Small Wetlands
The fate of frog ponds in Hillsborough County took center stage Thursday when the Environmental Protection Commission agreed to give farmers greater leeway in dredging and filling small wetlands after more than two hours of debate. ...more
January 18, 2008
Protect Pets, Plants, Pumps
The National Weather Service says temperatures could fall below freezing over most of the Tampa Bay area for six hours or longer tonight and early Thursday morning. ...more
January 2, 2008
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