Friday Feature: What Happened to Florida’s Oranges?

Friday Feature: What Happened to Florida’s Oranges?

In this week’s video, Sunshine State Insider explores the rise, peak, and dramatic decline of Florida’s citrus industry.  Florida Citrus was once one of the most important agricultural industries in the state. From historic freezes and explosive development, to...
Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2026

Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2026

Source:  Paul Goeringer, Southern Ag Today – December 19, 2025 Introduction In October 2025, the IRS announced the revised federal estate tax exemption and gift tax limit for 2026.  The federal estate tax exemption will rise from $13.99 million in 2025 to $15...
Crop Disaster Assistance for 2025: Is it Coming or Not?

Crop Disaster Assistance for 2025: Is it Coming or Not?

  Source: Southern Ag Today, November 202,2025, Bart Fischer, Co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center, and Joe Outlaw, Extension Economist, Texas A&M. We think we can all agree on one thing: we’re all sick of talking about the state of the farm...