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Drought continues in Texas, but crops are in good shape

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The wildfires that roared across the Lone Star State last spring and summer have been controlled, and while drought continues, the state is in better shape a

New extension center honors Florida blueberry visionary Alto Straughn

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The new Straughn Extension Professional Development Center at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food & Agricultural Science.

Island Grove Ag Products’ success leads to continued growth, flourishing winery

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Ken Patterson (Photo courtesy of Island Grove Ag Products)

Ken Patterson believes the Florida blueberry business is about

Yellow mangos gaining acceptance in United States

By all accounts the Ataulfo variety mango is a great piece of fruit. It has a creamy interior and is free of the fibrous texture that is common among its red mango siblings. It also has a very sweet taste and its smaller size — meaning more mangos per carton — allows for some great promotions at retail.

Hispanic population helps bring tropicals to U.S.

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A mouth-watering display of tropical fruits including starfruit, papaya, pineapple and jackfruit.

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USDA reinstates August apple crop estimate

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Nancy Foster

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