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Agriculture

Black farmers, discrimination and the future

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?

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...
Citrus

Florida citrus growers see a slight improvement

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

Despite budget challenges the Florida Senate may assign more funds to the citrus industry

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

Challenging Mosaic Phosphate Co.

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

Florida’s troubled citrus industry looks to taxpayers for help

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

Hurricane Milton dealt a big blow to Florida’s citrus industry

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

Agricultural losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene could be $162 million

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

Citrus growers in Florida look for state and federal aid after hurricanes

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

Florida citrus land continues to dwindle

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

A court backs U.S. Sugar in a case over boilers and Clean Air Act emissions

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

The Buzzzzz on Mosquito-Borne Viruses & Bird Flu in Florida

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...
Dream Clinic
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