April 19, 2024
Agriculture
Seald Sweet Successfully Goes Global
Florida's most traditional citrus co-op is aided by an unlikely CEO.
Published on 2/1/2010
Fla. Newsmakers of 2009
People who made an impact in business, economy, science, environment, government, education, sports, philanthropy, media and our fallen soldiers.
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Published on 1/1/2010
Dairy Farmers Are Lobbying for More Money
Florida's dairy farmers are losing an average of more than $700,000 a year. It's a $99-million problem statewide.
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Published on 12/1/2009
Bountiful Local Harvest
Thanksgiving in Florida comes at the wrong time. In our upside-down seasons, April or May would be more appropriate for a harvest festival than November.
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Published on 11/1/2009
Counting Carbon in Highlands County
John Alleyne thinks Highlands County, already known for its 450,000 acres of prime agricultural lands, has the potential for at least one more significant crop: Carbon credits.
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Published on 8/1/2009
Marion County Awarded More Conservation Land
The largest private landowner in Florida, Plum Creek Timber Co. also owns some of the most environmentally important land in Marion County.
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Published on 7/1/2009
Ethanol Production May Consume Too Much Water
A new UF study raises concerns about ethanol's water demand in Florida. Four crops under consideration are very thirsty.
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Published on 7/1/2009
'A Better Way to Farm'
Today, Matt McLean operates the state’s largest organic citrus operation.
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Published on 6/1/2009
Pilgrim's Pride Layoffs Cause Ripple Effect
When the largest employer in Suwannee County, Pilgrim’s Pride, announced it would lay off more than a third of its workforce in February, the local community reeled.
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Published on 3/1/2009
Agriculture 2009
Agriculture is well-positioned for growth in the year ahead.
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Published on 1/1/2009
Nature Conservancy Picking Up Land at Bargains
Real estate slump allows it to beef up inventory.
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Published on 12/1/2008
Florida's Economy: How Bad Is It?
Florida is hurting: A regional look at the rough patches and bright spots.
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Published on 11/1/2008
South Central / Heartland: Powering Florida's Future
Energy sector emerges as driving force in affordable, accessible heartland.
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Published on 9/24/2008
Rural Advantages: Ready for Business
Easy access, abundant land and skilled workforce give Florida's rural counties special appeal.
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Published on 9/24/2008
Timeline: U.S. Sugar Corp.
In June 2008, the state of Florida and Gov. Charlie Crist agreed to pay major sugar producer U.S. Sugar $1.75 billion for all its holdings and land. Environmentalists call it a major win for the Everglades. Take a look at U.S. Sugar's successful history.
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Published on 8/1/2008
A Tough Row to Hoe for IFAS
IFAS, the state's 300 million agricultural research powerhouse, faces both internal struggles over its role and the impact of state budget cuts.
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Published on 8/1/2008
What Really Motivated U.S. Sugar to Sell?
To hear U.S. Sugar President Bob Buker tell it, it’s a great time to be in the sugar business in Florida. So what gives?
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Published on 8/1/2008
Multimedia: Sources of Biofuel
You may be surprised what researchers are concocting these days for sources of biofuel — like manure and citrus waste. Watch this presentation for an inside look into ethanol and biodiesel.
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Published on 7/1/2008
Incinerating Garbage, the High-Tech Way
Geoplasma aims to vaporize 1,500 tons of waste a day with its hotter-than-the sun plasma torch.
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Published on 7/1/2008
Ethanol: Miracle or Mistake?
Florida is sinking millions into ethanol research and grants. But nobody is even close to making it profitable.
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Published on 7/1/2008
Florida Company Recycles Human Hair
SmartGrow mats, which the company sells in disks ranging from 6.25 inches to 14 inches, go in the bottom of pots to promote plant growth.
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Published on 6/1/2008
Creating a Carbon Trading Hub
The global carbon-trade market is growing fast, with a 2007 cash value of $60 billion, up about 80% from $33 billion in 2006, according to Point Carbon consulting group.
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Published on 6/1/2008
One Last Big Push for Phosphate Mining
South-central Florida's landscape will be shaped in large part by a company many residents have never heard of. Mosaic is the only big player left in Florida's phosphate industry, and it controls more than 300,000 acres.
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Published on 5/1/2008
