![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]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251120-163403-aa1-Farm%20City%20award.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee’s Farm City Week Luncheon, held Nov. 21 at the Okeechobee KOA, included the presentation of a special award to Wes Williamson.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/21/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Barrell racing. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20250811-145832-80e-sp%20rodeo%206%20barrel%20racing.jpg)
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The Florida Department of Agriculture has issued warnings regarding the Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EVH-1) outbreak in horses in western states.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/21/25
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In a milestone for Florida agriculture, researchers have grown and harvested wine grapes that are resistant...
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By Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
UF/IFAS | 11/17/25 |
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Ever wonder why some palm varieties flourish while others suddenly bend at the trunk or topple over completely?
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 11/17/25 |
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The Master Gardener Volunteers’ 2025 “Let It Grow” Garden Festival and Plant Sale is just around the corner.
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By David Austin
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11/9/25
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University of Florida economists continue to hone data sets and methods to improve predictions...
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Kirsten Romaguera
UF/IFAS | 11/11/22 |