Despite the sagging economy, agriculture in Hillsborough County continues to thrive, said Stephen Gran, Agriculture Industry Development manager. ...more

August 24, 2009

Growing vegetables in Florida can be an exercise in frustration for Northerners who are used to tossing seeds in the ground and watching them sprout. Thanks to sandy soils, pests, overly hot days and different growing seasons, the ballgame is completely different here, say experts from the Pasco County Cooperative Extension. ...more

March 12, 2009

The first outbreak of a disease that is killing palm trees in other parts of the state was detected this week in Highlands County. ...more

February 21, 2009

The price of feed and fertilizer has nearly doubled. Transportation and the cost of labor are up as well. The threat of more government regulation always seems to be lurking over the farmer and rancher in Highlands County as well as across the country. ...more

January 18, 2009

There's still time to attend a seminar aimed at teaching homeowners how to avoid the common pitfalls of landscaping. ...more

December 12, 2008

Highlands County is known for its citrus but many may not realize that it is big in beef production and dairy, too. ...more

November 18, 2008

PLANT CITY Strawberries remain Hillsborough County's top crop. ...more

September 4, 2008

SEBRING — Have killer bees arrived in Highlands County? ...more

April 21, 2008

The event, slated for Feb. 27, will highlight ways to create and care for a nice lawn while being friendly to Florida's environment. ...more

February 23, 2008

Hernando County Cooperative Extension will provide a one-hour class on "Credit Card Awareness" on consecutive weeks. The class is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Hernando County Extension classroom, located near the fairgrounds. ...more

January 11, 2008