CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As North Carolina remains in a drought, the lack of rain is now also threatening bee colonies across the state. Experts say if the bees struggle,…
Read more Union County beekeeper navigates ongoing drought and bee coloniesHARDEE COUNTY, Fla. — With more people calling Florida their home comes increased development, but one state program is working to preserve agricultural land as growth continues. What You…
Read more Farm owner speaks on importance of conserving landTHONOTOSASSA, Fla. — Farmers are working to protect their crops from the cold temperatures that have been affecting the Tampa Bay area. What You Need To Know Florida farmers…
Read more Fruit farmer says cold weather is causing damage to Florida cropsHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Did you know that one strawberry plant can produce up to 50 berries during a single season? Now, multiply that number by thousands of strawberry rows. That’s a lot of berries. And this year, there…
Read more UF/IFAS Extension reports record breaking strawberry acreageLAKELAND, Fla. — Florida has over 9 million acres of agricultural land, and according to the Florida Farm Bureau, over 300,000 of those acres are in Polk County. On Wednesday,…
Read more Agriculture industry experts discuss challenges, future in Polk CountyPOLK COUNTY, Fla. — Landowners in Polk County are taking steps to preserve their agricultural legacy. The county held a “Landowner Expo” on Tuesday, bringing together dozens of…
Read more Polk County offers landowner expo to help with preserving agriculturePOLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk State College is launching a new initiative aimed at getting more students into the agriculture industry. It starts next spring, but students are already…
Read more Polk State College launches new agriculture industry initiativeRALEIGH, N.C. — Getting her sheep lined up and ready to go, Ellen Mabry is preparing for the livestock competition. She’s been showing sheep at the North Carolina State…
Read more Shepherd and amputee enters N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of FameOHIO — The United States Deptartment of Agriculture said it will end the publication of a report focused on food security and the lack thereof among Americans. What…
Read more USDA ends food insecurity surveyCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ben Geiger of Garden Window Farm is harvesting black-eyed peas, aka southern peas, this week. What You Need To Know Weather in North Carolina can be…
Read more Farmers in N.C. are working with a nonprofit to grow climate-resilient cropsHENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — A new round of relief is on its way to farmers in western North Carolina affected by Helene. What You Need To Know The…
Read more USDA providing $221 million to help N.C. farmers recover from HeleneHIGHLAND PARK Fla. — A Florida nonprofit is on a mission to revive the state’s farmland with sustainability in mind. Biotech Applied Research is turning waste into “biochar,” a charcoal-like material. The…
Read more Nonprofit making Biochar with first mobile processing facility in FloridaALTURAS, Fla. — While the citrus industry has faced challenges over the last decade, the USDA reports production from the past two years is up by 12%. Golden Ridge Groves in Alturas…
Read more Golden Ridge Grove shares impact of innovative approach to growing citrusFROSTPROOF, Fla. — Florida has more than 200 thousand acres of citrus groves, but one crop has faced challenges in recent years, including greening and the impact of hurricanes. What…
Read more Frostproof farmer sees avocado grove thrive after switching from citrusDADE CITY, Fla. — Gasparilla isn’t the only festival taking place in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. While the pirate-themed spectacle take over Tampa, another festival will take…
Read more Dade City readies to celebrate 28th annual Kumquat Festival despite cold tempsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its guidelines in an effort to ensure that animal-raising and environmental claims printed on meat and poultry labels are accurate. …
Read more USDA updates meat labeling guidelinesCOLUMBUS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to stop the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). What You Need To Know Close to 100 million…
Read more USDA continues to fight avian influenza as virus spreadsCOLUMBUS — Despite heavy rain, farmers were able to make progress in the fields. What You Need To Know According to the report: ” There were 2.0 days suitable…
Read more Ag Report: Warm soil temperatures aid farmers despite wet weatherA bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in…
Read more Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?WAKE COUNTY, N.C. – Peace and quiet just outside the city is harder and harder to come by, but one farmer has succeeded in ensuring his land stays…
Read more The promise to preserve: Protecting Wake County farmland
