Scientists at the University of Florida are the first to grow plants in soil from the Moon. They used soil collected during the Apollo 11, 12, and 17 missions.
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By Samantha Murray, UF/IFAS
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5/15/22
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As April starts this week, we enter the Florida blueberry season and the sweet taste that comes with the fruit. You can pick them yourself or buy them from the store or market.
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By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS
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3/30/22
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Coupled with sub-freezing temperatures and a persistent disease infecting citrus trees, Florida citrus growers have been fighting a battle on two fronts.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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3/23/22
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The annual tour brings educators from throughout the state to Northeast Florida for an inside look at the state’s largest agricultural commodity.
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According to reports, approximately 100 migrant workers were dropped off at the Extended Stay Hotel in Maitland. Despite their legal status, protesters gathered outside the hotel...
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From Staff Reports
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2/1/22
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The Farmworker's Association of Florida in Apopka is fighting for a ban on pesticides that cause leaning disabilities in children. They triumphed in part just this year, but much more is needed.
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From Staff Reports, Farmworkers Association of Florida and Earthjustice
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12/22/21
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The funds are intended to help schools and school districts make arrangements to offset disruptions in the nation’s supply chains for food and other goods.
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By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix
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12/21/21
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US Representative in Congress Val Demings shares the most recent opportunities for federal grants in District 10, to help fund solutions to real-world issues.
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From the Office of Rep. Val Demings
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12/7/21
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By Allen Brown While it seems one can’t get any job done without the proper tools, the proper tools always come with a price. Whether you’re in construction, agriculture, transportation, …
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7/5/21
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From The Hustle
Which came first? The chicken or the egg?
In this sustainability story, it’s the chicken.
According to Bloomberg, American farmers are tackling the $6.1B US egg industry by …
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6/7/21
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