Citrus growers called on lawmakers Tuesday to continue providing research and advertising money to help an industry that has seen production drop more than 90% in less than three decades.

Damages to farmers and ranchers from Hurricane Milton may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that pummeled Florida since August 2023, according to state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

At a news conference at the Hardee County Cattleman’s Arena, Wednesday Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to prohibit the sale of lab-grown meat in Florida.

Officials with growers associations say Florida’s citrus, fruit and vegetable crops appear to have escaped any widespread damage from some of the coldest weather in years.

Farming might not be a glamorous job for many, but simply put, we might not exist without the hardworking farm owners and laborers out there.

They’re colorful, beautiful and a traditional gift for Mother’s Day. But federal authorities say don’t be fooled because imported Mother’s Day flowers can often bring hidden dangers.

Recent algae samples collected by the St. Johns Riverkeeper contained dangerously high levels toxin levels up to 300 times the recreational safe limit.