Category: "farming"

As Florida's farmers explore the possibilities of alternative crops, they should heavily consider planting and harvesting Pongamia – a low-input, high yield tree cop. Pongamia trees produce beans [...]

What are Sand Skinks?

Sand skinks are small lizards that live beneath the surface in the sandy soil in the central ridges of Florida. Sand skinks live in the parts of Florida that have higher [...]

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Services at the University of Florida is now conducting research into transitioning Florida's agricultural sector into the industrial farming of hemp. Hemp [...]

Growing strawberries in Florida continues to be a vital part of the state's agriculture economy. Carson Futch of Saunders Real Estate recently interviewed Kenneth Parker of Florida Strawberry [...]

Strawberries are a hot commodity in America and Florida is known for its Plant City strawberries. However, there are a couple of challenges that potential growers need to be aware of. Carson Futch [...]