Farmers

The bill would provide coverage to Florida Farm Bureau members that would not be subject to the same state and federal regulations as health insurance.

Stephanie Webb, owner of Sunshine State Vanilla and organizer of the inaugural Florida Vanilla Symposium, explains why more Florida farmers are planting vanilla plants.

The legislation would clear the way for "medical benefit plans" that would not be subject to the same state and federal regulations as insurance. The House will soon vote on a version of the bill.

The proposal provide “medical benefit plans” that would not be subject to the same state and federal regulations as health insurance.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa that more interest-free disaster loans up to $500,000 will be available for eligible farmers, ranchers and growers.

The federal farm bill was last updated in 2018. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson wants state lawmakers to allocate around $50 million to help farmers impacted by the hurricanes.

Use of technology and growing more on less land are major keys to survival for the Florida agriculture industry.

This time last year, we had more mangoes than we knew what to do with. But this year’s mango season in South Florida has been a bust. A University of Florida expert explains why the weather, and even last season’s bonanza, are to blame.

Many farmers have traditionally handled their own problems, whether it’s a busted tractor or debilitating anxiety. “With the older generation, it’s still, ‘Suck it up,’ " says one mental health advocate and farmer.

HammerTime Hollow, a small dairy operation from Tampa, plans to relocate north to steer clear of severe weather and to expand its business.

The freezing temperatures in Alachua County either damaged or destroyed crops, including tomatoes, bananas and broccolini.

After Hurricane Idalia swept through North Florida, some farmers faced tough decisions about whether to continue their profession or “sell out and leave.”