Florida Agriculture

Use of technology and growing more on less land are major keys to survival for the Florida agriculture industry.

Officials said that some farmers may have avoided additional devastating losses from Helene, but only because they had not yet replanted after Debby hit just eight weeks before.

It's estimated Milton caused between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion in damages on top of more than $1.5 billion from Idalia, Debby and Helene.

The national report comes shortly after Florida banned local heat protections for outdoor workers.

Genetic testing will help Florida ranchers select and breed cattle that better tolerate the heat.

“You know the best way to end up with a million dollars in farming?” jokes Rod Greder, a former cattle farmer from Iowa. “Start with 2 million.”

Researchers and farmers continue the search for long-term solutions to an insect-spread illness called laurel wilt.

In November, the farm's owner announced plans to sell the farm, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian.

Much of Florida's history has been defined by what we grow — think oranges, winter vegetables, timber and cattle. But a new study says the state's ongoing development could threaten much of that heritage.

Gleaning involves picking perfectly good fruits and vegetables from farmers' fields after the harvest, so they can be donated to food banks.

Jerry Dakin and his family have been in the dairy business for decades. He says he plans to stay nearby and continue working in agriculture and the environment.

Restoring soil health turns out to be one of the most important solutions to keeping nutrient pollution out of waterways.