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Okeechobee County generates $334m in farm sales each year
As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, a holiday that centers around food, family and the harvest, it’s worth reflecting ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Wes Williamson (left) was honored with a special award at the 2025 Okeechobee Farm City Week luncheon: "In honor of your dedicated service to agriculture in the Okeechobee Community." The award was presented by John Williamson (right), representing the Florida Cattlemen's Association. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Farm City Week Luncheon honors Wes Williamson
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee’s Farm City Week Luncheon, held Nov. 21 at the Okeechobee KOA, included the presentation of a special award to Wes Williamson. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Barrell racing. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Horse owners warned of virus outbreak
The Florida Department of Agriculture has issued warnings regarding the Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EVH-1) outbreak in horses in western states. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Barrell racing. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Horse owners warned of virus outbreak
The Florida Department of Agriculture has issued warnings regarding the Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EVH-1) outbreak in horses in western states. more
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Château Le Coeur owner John Choquer (left) with UF/IFAS associate professor Ali Sarkhosh(right).
Researchers harvest disease-resistant grapes
In a milestone for Florida agriculture, researchers have grown and harvested wine grapes that are resistant... more
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Innovative tool offers palm growers new line of defense against trunk rot
Ever wonder why some palm varieties flourish while others suddenly bend at the trunk or topple over completely? more
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Members of the 2025-2027 Leadership Group are: Tyler and Kelsey Waters David, Alachua County; Murilo Morata, Escambia County; Emma Lee Janecek, Gilchrist County; Emily Quincey, Gilchrist County; Austin Lee, Hendry/Glades County; Laine Daum, Highlands County; Landon Smoak, Highlands County; Benjamin "Chad" Davis, Jackson County; Benjamin Hasty, Jackson County; Kylie Campbell, Madison County; Garrett Lundy, Manatee County; Hartley Spaulding, Okaloosa County; Abby Crawford, Polk County; Samantha Nichols, Polk County; Jackson Tilton, Putnam County; Evan and Lainey Francisco, Saint Lucie County and Shelby and Wesley Thomas, Union County. [Photo courtesy Florida Farm Bureau]
Florida Farm Bureau announces new class of young agricultural leaders
Florida Farm Bureau Federation has selected its 2025-2027 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group. more
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'Let it Grow' Garden Festival is on November 15
The Master Gardener Volunteers’ 2025 “Let It Grow” Garden Festival and Plant Sale is just around the corner.  more
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DAYTONA BEACH -- Woody Larson (left), of Okeechobee, was named Florida Farmer of the Year at the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention held Oct. 27-28 in Daytona Beach. The award was presented by Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith (right). [Photo courtesy Florida Farm Bureau]
Larson named Florida Farmer of the Year
DAYTONA BEACH – Okeechobee’s Woody Larson was named 2026 Farmer of the Year by Florida Farm Bureau on Oct. 28 during the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention. more
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A protein can help make some citrus more tolerant to the deadly citrus greening disease
Greening disease has devastated the citrus crop in Florida, but University of Florida scientists are using genes from another plant... more
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Romina Gazis is associate professor of plant pathology and director of the UF/IFAS Plant Diagnostic Clinic at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS]
UF’s Plant Diagnostic Center earns national accreditation – a first for U.S. universities
The University of Florida just made plant pathology history. more
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Avocado fruit showing characteristic avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd) symptoms. The fruit displays a distinct longitudinal yellow streak with sharply demarcated margins, typical of sunblotch infection. Symptoms can vary but often include irregular yellow or whitish streaks, discoloration, and deformed fruit. [Photo courtesy TREC Plant Diagnostic Clinic at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center
Florida’s avocado industry faces renewed threat from ASBVd
Florida avocados, a signature staple in kitchens, a favored fruit tree in landscapes and a source of pride for the state’s growers... more
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Renee Pirtle named chief financial officer at SCGC
Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is proud to announce the promotion of Renee Pirtle... more
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Agriculture is a significant contributor to the state’s economy and the impact of hurricanes and tropical storms can be devastating to agricultural production.
Ian/Nicole overlap complicates loss and damage assessments
University of Florida economists continue to hone data sets and methods to improve predictions... more
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