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Florida Farm Bill Passed By Florida Legislature

Dan March 5, 2026 Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Farm Bill, Florida, Funding, Legislative

The Florida Legislature has passed the 2026 Florida Farm Bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Danny Alvarez. According to the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, SB 290, included “preemption of local restrictions on gasoline-powered equipment, the Florida Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, Farmers Feeding Florida Program, and consumer protections and agricultural land access.” Florida Commissioner of …

Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Previews the 2026 Florida Farm Bill

Dan October 29, 2025 Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Florida, Legislative, Regulation

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson unveiled a preview of the 2026 Florida Farm Bill (SB 290) this week, outlining major initiatives aimed at protecting Florida’s agricultural industry and addressing key challenges faced by farmers and ranchers across the state. Sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Danny Alvarez, the legislation focuses on supporting and defending Florida agriculture, safeguarding rural …

Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo: Bringing the Industry Together Year After Year
In an industry built on hard work and resilience, having a place to come together matters. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo offers exactly that, a space where growers and industry leaders connect, share and strengthen the relationships that drive agriculture forward. For many growers, the Expo has become a yearly tradition. It’s a time […]
Pest Management Challenges in CUPS
By Lauren Diepenbrock Citrus under protective screen (CUPS) has provided growers with a profitable method for producing fresh fruit in Florida. Growers who have implemented this system have noted quality fruit production and reduced inputs. However, when changes are imposed to the production environment, they are also imposed to the invertebrate pest complex, which can […]

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