Agriculture

Howard Gunn, an African-American farmer, joins the Forum to discuss a host of issues around agri-business. African-American farmers represent only 1.24% of all farmers in the U.S. although Black people make up 12.4% of the...

If a tree falls in Florida, who is responsible? Could shifting liability for falling trees impact the region’s urban canopy? MidPoint looks at the proposed Fallen Tree Act (HB 599/SB 724) which would make the...

The forecast for grapefruit production in Florida increased from 1.2 million boxes in March to 1.3 million.

There is a push by Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, a citrus grower, to help the state’s struggling citrus industry.

Environmental lawyers are challenging Mosaic Phosphate company's plans for their hazardous waste disposal in Florida

Citrus growers called on Florida lawmakers to continue providing research and advertising money.

Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton.

Hurricane Helene caused up to $162.2 million in agricultural losses in Florida according to UF/IFAS.

The Florida Citrus Commission Chair will pressure Congress to pass agricultural disaster assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Hendry County was down 12,374 acres, Polk County saw a drop from 60,131 acres to 58,516 acres.

A court ruled that an EPA rule classified some sugar boilers as “new” sources of pollutants though they were built before revised standards.

The plague of mosquito borne viruses threaten us in Florida all year round, and bird flu is rising through our poultry and dairy industries. Are we in danger? Join us and find out from our...