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Preparations for 2026 agricultural procurement advance in Florida
Florida, Oct. 13—Details regarding the 2026 dairy contracting process, as well as current shortcomings in meeting plans for delivering this feedstock to the industry, were discussed by the Commission responsible for these matters, overseen by the...

Photographic exhibition dedicated to Camilo and Che opens at Florida Polytechnic
Florida, October 13 – On the ideological day honoring the memory of two leading figures of the Cuban Revolution, the Sabino Pupo Milián Agricultural Polytechnic Institute inaugurated a photography exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of...

UAF, Florida University ink MoU to strengthen ties in education, research
- Advertisement - FAISALABAD, Oct 13 (APP):University of Florida, US, and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their research and educational ties as a step towards agricultural...

Galen Arthur Johnson, 82, Vero Beach, Florida
July 3, 1943 - October 9, 2025 Family photo Family photo Galen Arthur Johnson, the mellow-voiced AM radio announcer who for decades was central Minnesota's breakfast companion over WJON's airways, died on October 9, 2025 in his adopted home of...

"Furry" Florida insect delivers shockingly venomous sting
Well, it wouldn't be Florida without another creepy crawler to worry about, right? Wildlife officials say it's the season for puss caterpillars – one of the most venomous insects in the U.S. Puss caterpillars in Florida The puss caterpillar gets...

Who receives SNAP Florida this week? Deposit schedule from October 13-19, 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal initiative in the United States administered at the state level by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The primary goal of SNAP is to combat hunger and improve...

University of Florida será la nueva sede de un importante programa acelerador de mejoramiento vegetal
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Geoffrey Meru, profesor asociado de mejoramiento, genética y genómica de vegetales en el Centro de Investigación y Educación Tropical de UF/IFAS, estudia hortalizas y...

Volunteers keep Florida waters under watch
CARROLLWOOD — Lake Carroll is one of Hillsborough County’s largest lakes. It’s also one of the most sampled water bodies in the state, thanks to Lakewatch volunteers. The lake-monitoring program has helped manage Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers...

Ten reasons by region to travel throughout Florida this fall and winter
SOUTH FLORIDA OCTOBER 17-19 Oktoberfest, beer, food, bands, stein-holding contest, keg tapping, parade of flags, gifts, vendors and carnival rides. 6-11 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday at the American German Club, 5111...

Best college in Florida? WalletHub rankings are out, see who is on top
WalletHub released its 2026 rankings for nearly 800 colleges and universities in the U.S. Rankings were based on seven key dimensions, including cost, campus safety, and career outcomes. One University in New Jersey was declared the top-ranking...

Florida Lottery Jackpot Triple Play ticket worth $1.35 million
A winning Jackpot Triple Play ticket was sold in Clearwater. The ticket is worth $1.35 million. Here are the winning numbers from the Oct. 10 drawing. A winning Jackpot Triple Play ticket worth more than $1 million was drawn in the Friday, Oct....

Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on market changes following insurance reform
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on market changes following insurance reform By Lurah Lowery on October 13, 2025 Insurance | Legal Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week that insurance reform in the state over the past couple of years has played a...
Flounder Fishing Closes In Florida October 15 For Spawning Season
Recreational anglers are reminded that the harvest season for flounder in Florida state and federal waters is set to close on October 15 and will remain closed through the end of November. The season will reopen on December 1. The Florida Fish and...

Florida Weather Alert: Dangerous Surf, Coastal Flooding, and Rip Currents Through Tuesday
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A persistent onshore wind pattern is keeping Florida’s northeast coast under weather alerts for high surf, rip currents, and minor coastal flooding through early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)...

Rare Florida butterflies reflect impact of climate change
From the Miami blue to the Schaus’ swallowtail, South Florida is home to many endangered and declining pollinator species that exist only here. The Miami blue butterfly alone has dropped by a minimum of 99 percent in area of occupancy and...

MON: New Mexico agriculture industry & agencies prepare as screwworm flies closer, + More
New Mexico agriculture industry, agencies prepare as screwworm flies closer - Cathy Cook, Albuquerque Journal Two cases of the New World screwworm, a costly pest that has devastated livestock producers and wildlife in the past, were found in...

A fourth generation is prepping to run a family farm on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. But will there be enough water to sustain a long future?
This is the third of a three-part series for The Colorado Dream: Growing a Future. The stories in this series are part of the KUNC podcast The Colorado Dream. The podcast is available for download wherever you may listen to podcasts and on...

Florida Forest Service helps with Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service have announced that applications are being accepted for the 2025 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program for non-industrial, private...

Local Governments Worked Hard to Hedge Against Climate Disaster. Florida Leaders Bigfooted Them.
A person walks through a flooded street from the rising Anclote River as the region tries to recover from Hurricane Milton on Oct. 11, 2024, in New Port Richey, FL.Spencer Platt/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by...

Fyffes offloads Sol Group melon unit to Martori Farms
Fyffes has agreed to sell its Sol Group melon growing and distribution business to US-based Martori Farms. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the transaction. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence...