Food and Resource Economics

¿Es la industria de cáñamo industrial rentable en el futuro de Florida?

Trent Blare, Martha Rivera, Fredy H. Ballen, Zachary Brym, Victor Contreras

El creciente incremento de la competencia extranjera e incidencia de plagas ha hecho que muchos agricultores de Florida se pregunten acerca de la rentabilidad de cultivos tradicionales como tomate, cítricos y aguacate. El cáñamo industrial se presenta como una alternativa viable para estos productores desde que, en el año 2018, la ley agrícola permitió su producción. Para ayudar a la industria a madurar es necesaria una mejor coordinación entre los reguladores, procesadores, instituciones financieras, programas de investigación y extensión, y el sector de venta minorista para crear confianza, así como ajustar políticas y procedimientos para disminuir el costo de transacción a lo largo de la cadena de suministro; con esto se podría asegurar que los productores, industria relacionada y consumidores se beneficien de este mercado emergente. En el presente artículo se examina la cadena de valor del cáñamo enfocada en las oportunidades de mercado en Florida.

2014/15 Average Packing Charges for Florida Fresh Citrus

Ariel Singerman

A survey of Florida fresh citrus packers was conducted in April 2015 to collect data on their packing charges during the 2014/15 season. A total of sixteen packinghouses participated in the survey, seven from the Interior region and nine from the Indian River region. The average of their responses was computed to obtain the estimates presented in this document. 

2014/15 Picking, Roadsiding, and Hauling Charges for Florida Citrus

Ariel Singerman

2020–2021 Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry

Julio Cruz, João-Pedro Ferreira, Christa Court, and Kelsey McDaid

This publication provides a summary of the economic contributions of the citrus industry in the state of Florida during the 2020-2021 citrus marketing year. Additional details on the data sources, methodologies, and results are published in the most recent report on the economic contributions of the citrus industry in Florida from the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program. This information is intended to be used in support of informed decision making related to the citrus industry.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Agricultural Best Management Practices

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Appendix

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Clean Water Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [Superfund]

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Consumptive Use

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Contact Agencies

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act [Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act]

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Federal Groundwater Discharge Regulations

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Air and Water Pollution Control Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Department of Health

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Everglades Forever Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Pesticide Law

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Pollutant Discharge Prevention and Control Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Right-to-Farm Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Water Management Districts

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Water Resources Policy

Tatiana Borisova, Michael T. Olexa, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Watershed Restoration Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Food Quality Protection Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Hazardous Waste Management

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Introduction

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Boriosva, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Management and Storage of Surface Waters

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Notes and Glossary

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Pollutant Storage Tank Systems

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Private Regulation

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Protection and Management of Endangered Species

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Safe Drinking Water Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Solid Waste Management

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Boriosva, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: State Groundwater Discharge Regulations

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: State Regulatory Powers

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Table of Contents

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Boriosva, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Toxic Substances Control Act and the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Water Wells

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Planting New Citrus Groves in Florida in the Era of Citrus Greening

Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, and Stephen H. Futch

2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Crop Insurance Policies Available to Citrus Growers

Ariel Singerman

2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide

A Beginner's Guide to Selling Thoroughbred Horses in a Public Auction Setting

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Jonathan F. Wallace, and Allen Wysocki

A Brief History of the Sales Environment

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Micah Strader, and Allen Wysocki

A Manager's Role in Obtaining a Fair Day's Work for a Fair Day's Pay—Part I

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner

This document explores the role of managers in ensuring associates deliver a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay.  The article discusses eight agree/disagree statements to highlight common management beliefs and their impact on motivation and performance. Part 1. 

A Manager's Role in Obtaining a Fair Day's Work for a Fair Day's Pay—Part II

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner

This document explores the role of managers in ensuring associates deliver a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay.  The article discusses eight agree/disagree statements to highlight common management beliefs and their impact on motivation and performance. Part 2. 

A Review of Bell Pepper Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2022

Tara Wade, Kelvin Amon, Zhengfei Guan, and Craig Frey

In the United States, bell peppers are cultivated for both fresh and processed markets, with California, Florida, and Georgia producing most of the crop. Production varies across states, and, in Florida, bell pepper production varies by region within the state with growing seasons ranging from July to March for northern Florida and August to February for southern Florida. This publication provides information on conventional bell pepper acreage, volume, and pricing for the top three producing states: California, Florida, and Georgia. It will be useful to producers, Extension agents, and others interested in trends concerning specialty crop commodities. It serves as a single location where important information about the specialty crop market and production trends can be found.

A Review of Fresh Market Sweet Corn Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2022

Kelvin Amon, Tara Wade, Anna Mészáros, and Tori Rumenik

This publication provides information on conventional fresh market sweet corn acreage, volume, and pricing for the top four producing states: California, Florida, Georgia, and New York. (Other states produce a substantial amount of processed market sweet corn but are not the focus here.) This is one in a series of Ask IFAS publications focused on trends in Florida’s five most economically important specialty crops (excluding citrus): fresh market sweet corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, watermelons, and strawberries. This information will be useful to producers, Extension agents, and others interested in trends concerning specialty crop commodities. This publication serves as a unique source summarizing important information about the specialty crop market and production trends.

A Review of Strawberry Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2022

Tara Wade, Kelvin Amon, Zhengfei Guan, and Wael Elwakil

This publication provides information on conventional fresh strawberry acreage, volume, and pricing for California and Florida from 2010 through 2022. It is one of a series of EDIS publications that illustrate trends in Florida’s five most economically important specialty crops, excluding citrus: strawberries, bell peppers, tomatoes, watermelons, and sweet corn. The information in this publication will be useful to producers, Extension agents, and others interested in trends concerning specialty crop commodities. It serves as a single location where valuable information about the specialty crop market and production trends can be found.

A Review of Watermelon Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2021

Tara Wade, Kelvin Amon, Kevin Athearn, and Craig Frey

Eight states produce most US watermelons. Most of the fruit (almost 80%) are grown in California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with Florida leading in domestic production. In 2019, Florida’s watermelon output accounted for 25.2% of total US production, 24.7% of national watermelon acreage, and 29.6% of the overall US crop value. The value of Florida's watermelon output accounted for 13.2% of the state's total vegetable production. This publication provides information on both seeded and seedless conventional watermelon acreage, volume, and pricing for California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas from 2010 through 2021. It is one of a series illustrating trends in Florida’s five most economically important specialty crops, excluding citrus: tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, sweet corn, and strawberries. This information will be useful to producers, Extension agents, and others interested in specialty crop commodities trends.

ACOPIO: Cuba's State Procurement and Distribution Agency

José Alvarez

Advertising and Promotions in the US Green Industry

Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Marco A. Palma, and Charles R. Hall

US firms that sell nursery and garden products have become more interested in effective advertising and promotion strategies. A major question for these green industry firms is how to stimulate additional sales. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Marco A. Palma, and Charles R. Hall, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2014.

Agritainment: A Viable Option for Florida Producers

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Nora McKenzie, and Allen F. Wysocki

An Interview Guide for Assessing Change, Innovation, and Risk Management within the Food System in Response to COVID-19

David Outerbridge, Christa D. Court, Laura Birou, Catherine Campbell, Sebastian Galindo, Eyrika Orlando, Fritz Roka, and Kelly Wilson

Extension professionals were, and in many cases still are, heavily involved in assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted agribusiness operations and the broader food system. This publication describes the process that a core project team of Extension professionals and researchers from the University of Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University followed to design and implement an interview guide to harmonize the collection of such information from food system businesses in Florida. We discuss benefits of this method, tools that improved efficiency during implementation, and considerations for others who might want to modify and use this interview guide in their own state or region. 

An Introduction to Carbon Credit Markets and Their Potential for Florida Agricultural Producers

Sawssan Boufous, Tara Wade, Shourish Chakravarty, Michael Andreu, Jehangir H. Bhadha, Young Gu Her, and Ziwen Yu

This publication is part of a larger body of work initiated by the UF/IFAS Extension Climate and Carbon Extension Educators that informs a general audience about climate issues and mitigation strategies. It was prepared to help Extension agents, farmers, and ranchers interested in carbon credit programs better understand the process of carbon credit trading, from credit generation to markets. Note that because carbon markets are relatively new, programs and prices are likely to change over time. This publication includes a list of resources for further information.

An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management: A Case Study of Nematode Management

By Yi Li, Yetian Cai, Weizhe Weng, Johan Desaeger, and Zhengfei Guan

The economic performance of pest management practices is a critical factor when farmers make adoption decisions. Partial budget analysis is a widely used tool to evaluate the financial effects of different management practices in agricultural production. It provides an economic rationale for selecting the optimal treatment by evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the treatment. This publication explains how to employ partial budget analysis using a real-world example. It provides a step-by-step guide examining the costs and benefits of two different approaches, fumigation and nematicides, to manage nematodes on Florida's tomato farms.

An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management: Concepts of Partial Budgeting Analysis

Yetian Cai, Yi Li, Weizhe Weng, and Zhengfei Guan

Pests have long posed a serious challenge in agricultural ecosystems, inflicting substantial economic losses on a global scale. In agricultural production, pests are often associated with crop yield losses, leading to a reduction in farm profits. This initial publication in the An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management series aims to educate agricultural producers, Extension agents, and researchers in other disciplines about partial budgeting analysis. Partial budgeting analysis is a fundamental tool widely used to analyze the economic viability of adopting various pest-management strategies. 

An Introduction to Florida Commodity Enterprise Budgets: A Tool to Improve Farm Business Planning

Kimberly L. Morgan, Tara Wade, Kevin Athearn, Chris Prevatt, Ariel Singerman, Edward “Gilly” Evans, Trent Blare, Hayk Khachatryan, and Zhengfei Guan

Enterprise budgets help farmers and ranchers estimate expenses, potential revenue, and profit. UF/IFAS provides enterprise budgets for a variety of Florida-grown commodities. These are typically built collaboratively by economists, horticulturists and agronomists, ranchers, and growers. This publication highlights key aspects of the enterprise budget as a planning tool for farm businesses. Includes links to UF/IFAS enterprise budgets and related documents specific to several Florida commodities.

An Overview of Global Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption

Edward A. Evans and Fredy H. Ballen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

An Overview of Strawberry Production in Mexico

Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, J. Jaime Arana-Coronado, and Melvin Garcia-Nazariega

An Overview of the Avocado Market in the United States

A. Malek Hammami, Kuan-Ming Huang, Zhengfei Guan

Driven by its healthy and nutritious attributes, the US avocado market has experienced tremendous growth over the past two decades. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of US avocado production and trade. The US avocado market, marked by the decline of already limited US domestic production, is increasingly reliant on imports, especially those from Mexico. This overview aims to inform industry stakeholders and policymakers of the current state of the industry and offer insights into its sustainability.

An Overview of the Grapefruit Market in South Korea

Yan Heng, Hyeyoung Kim, and Lisa House

An Overview of the Grapefruit Market in the U.S.

Lijun (Angelia) Chen and Lisa House

Global grapefruit production has been increasing steadily in the recent decade, reaching a historical record of 6.8 million metric tons in 2018/2019. This publication discusses grapefruit consumption as well as a grapefruit consumer survey in the United States. Written by Lijun (Angelia) Chen and Lisa House, and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, May 2021.

An Overview of the Mexican Blueberry Industry

Feng Wu and Zhengfei Guan

Blueberries are a healthy source of antioxidants and vitamins. Global demand and production have been increasing rapidly over the last decade. This publication provides an overview of the Mexican blueberry industry in terms of production, price, trade, and cultural practices. It also sheds light on factors that have contributed to the fast growth of the blueberry industry in Mexico.   

An Overview of the US and Mexico Strawberry Industries

Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, and Alicia Whidden

An Overview of the US Bell Pepper Industry

Trina Biswas, Zhengfei Guan, and Feng Wu

An Overview of US Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption

Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, and Jonathan H. Crane

Análisis Marginal: Un Procedimiento Económico para Seleccionar Tecnologías o Prácticas Alternativas

Edward A. Evans

Analyzing Production Records of Commercial Sweet Orange Blocks to Measure Effects of Mechanical Harvesting on Long-Term Production and Tree Health

Fritz M. Roka, Lisa H. House, and Katrina R. Mosley

Analyzing the Price Gap between Steers and Bulls in Florida: The Effect of Price Slides on the Value of Additional Pounds

Hannah Baker

Castration of bull calves on cow-calf operations usually improves profitability. On average over the last six years, Florida prices for steer calves have been 5% higher than prices for bull calves. In 2023, a year of record-high prices, steer prices averaged 6% higher, with the average discount for bulls at roughly $64 per head. Buyers pay more for steer calves because they are docile, and because steer carcasses are more valuable. Cattle producers are therefore encouraged to castrate bull calves. Bulls may weigh more than steers at the time of weaning, bringing what seems like a higher price, but there is a price slide for entering the heavier weight class. Determining the value of those additional pounds, and whether it is enough to make up for the discount is key. Using prices from 2023 (with prices projected to remain favorable for at least the next year), this publication allows producers to determine what a bull calf would need to weigh to receive the same price as a steer calf.

Antecedents of the Cuban Agricultural Policies of the 1990s

José Alvarez

Are consumers interested in ornamental plants that benefit pollinator insects?

Hayk Khachatryan and Alicia Rihn

Are consumers knowledgeable about neonicotinoid insecticides and pollinator-friendly plants?

Hayk Khachatryan, Xuan Wei, and Alicia Rihn

Are Profit and Profitability the Same Thing?

Edward Evans

Associates and Motivation

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Allen Wysocki, Karl Kepner, and Michelle Glasser

This document discusses the concept of motivation in the workplace, emphasizing that motivation stems from internal factors and cannot be externally imposed by management. It highlights the importance of creating a positive motivational climate to enhance productivity. The article categorizes motivation into three levels: negative, maintenance, and positive, and identifies key motivators and de-motivators based on Herzberg’s theory. It also outlines effective motivational techniques, such as personal recognition and performance-based promotions, to foster a motivating work environment. Published May 2001.

Avoiding Fraud and Deception

Michael T. Olexa and Sean Olevnik

This publication is designed to provide accurate, current, and authoritative information on the subject. However, since the laws, regulations, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which it is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at any time. This publication is distributed with the understanding that the authors are not engaged in rendering legal advice or opinions, and the information contained herein should not be regarded, or relied upon, as a substitute for legal advice or opinion. For these reasons, the utilization of these materials by any person constitutes an agreement to hold harmless the authors, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and the University of Florida for any liability claims, damages, or expenses that may be incurred by any person as a result of reference to or reliance on the information contained in this fact sheet.

Awareness, Knowledge, and Perceptions of Barotrauma and Barotrauma Mitigation: A Survey of Florida Anglers

Charles Adams, Joy Hazell, Lisa Krimsky, Bryan Fluech, Elizabeth Staugler, John Stevely, and Robert Botta

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Banana Market

Edward Evans and Fredy Ballen

Blueberry Frost Protection Practices in Florida and Georgia

Tatiana Borisova, Elizabeth Conlan, Erick Smith, Mercy Olmstead, and Jeffrey Williamson

Budget Template for Home Canning

Kevin R. Athearn, Amarat Simonne, and Soohyoun Ahn

Building Teamwork and the Importance of Trust in a Business Environment

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Clayton Becton, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Approaches to BRE Programs

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, and Henry Cothran

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Characteristics of Successful BRE Programs

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, and Henry Cothran

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Conducting Successful Business Retention and Expansion Visits

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, and Henry Cothran

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Developing a Business Retention and Expansion Survey

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, and Henry Cothran

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Measuring Success in Your BRE Program

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, and Henry M. Cothran

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Responding to Business Concerns

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, and Henry Cothran

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Why Existing Businesses Are Important

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, and Henry Cothran

Cartilla para Desarrollar un Plan de Negocio Agrícola

Edward A. Evans

Chronology of Cuban Reform Policies with Emphasis on Agriculture, 1993–1995

José Alvarez

Comparison of Labor Costs between Florida and Mexican Strawberry Industries

Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, and Melvin Garcia-Nazariega

Competition and Complementarity in Agriculture between Cuba and Florida: The Case of Sugar

Jose Alvarez and Lazaro Peña Castellanos

Conservation Pricing for Residential Water Supply

Tatiana Borisova, Serhat Asci, Burcin Unel, and Colin Rawls

Conservation Reserve Program: Overview and Discussion

Juhyun Oh and Zhengfei Guan

Constructing a Southwest Florida Bell Peppers Enterprise Budget

Tara Wade, Barbara Hyman, and Eugene McAvoy

Enterprise budgets can assist with forecasting as well as help managers coordinate resources, make production decisions, examine expenditures, and anticipate outcomes from changes in production practices. They can help producers determine what to produce, how many acres to produce, the cost of production, and the necessary price to be profitable. Describes the process used to create the 2018-19 enterprise budget for bell peppers in southwest Florida.

Constructing a Southwest Florida Tomato Enterprise Budget

Tara Wade, Barbara Hyman, Eugene McAvoy, and John VanSickle

Enterprise budgets are effective planning tools for growers in search of help with forecasting, resource coordination, and better production decisions. In essence, enterprise budgets can help producers determine what to produce, how many acres to produce, the cost of production, and the necessary price to be profitable. Describes the process used to create the 2017/18 enterprise budget for tomatoes in southwest Florida and includes resources for producers interested in creating enterprise budgets for their own operations.

Consumer and Producer Perceptions and Preferences for Pollinator-Friendly Labeling Practices in the US Green Industry

Hayk Khachatryan, Xuan Wei, and Alicia Rihn