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Florida steps up its rules on cattle imports because of disease spread

Florida has expanded rules blocking the importation of some cattle because of an avian influenza in dairy herds in other states.

It’s tough to grow this beer ingredient in Florida, so UF is giving hops a boost

University of Florida researchers are trying to bolster the cultivation of hops, a key beer ingredient, in the state.

Florida steps up its rules on cattle imports because of disease spread

Florida has expanded rules blocking the importation of some cattle because of an avian influenza in dairy herds in other states.
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Tourists will continue to get a taste of Florida through welcome center OJ

Free orange juice will continue to flow at Florida interstate welcome centers despite budget cuts.

Florida’s agriculture commissioner restricts cattle imports due to the spread of avian flu

An emergency rule prevents importing some cattle because of the spread of a type of avian influenza in dairy herds outside of Florida.
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Florida’s citrus forecast takes a hit

A report estimates that Florida growers will produce 18.8 million 90-pound boxes of oranges and 2 million boxes of grapefruit this season.
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The Florida Legislature passed a bill that could clear the way for farmworker housing

Florida’s agriculture industry hopes the bill to preempt local regulations on farmworker housing will help bring in more foreign workers.

Florida reaches rural land deals to protect agricultural lands in Polk and Putnam Counties

Owners of three farms have signed deals with Florida, totaling nearly $9 million, to restrict future residential and commercial development.
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Florida’s citrus forecast shows an uptick

Florida’s struggling citrus industry could be showing signs of recovery from the devastations of citrus greening and Hurricane Ian.
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Florida boosts its citrus budget

An increase in the forecast for the citrus growing season means a little more juice in the budget for the Department of Citrus.
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Florida citrus production could get a rare bump

Florida’s citrus industry is expected to see a rare increase in production after last year’s Hurricane Ian-damaged crop.
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Agricultural losses from Hurricane Idalia are estimated at $370 million; overall Idalia insured losses top $200 million

A preliminary report by the University of Florida estimated up to $370.9 million in agricultural losses from Hurricane Idalia.

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