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09/22/2026

I've always loved the beginning of fall! Today is the Fall Equinox - and I'm here to tell you all about what that had meant historically for agriculture - and how it still impacts our practices today.

07/21/2026

A recent analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights a growing concern: many agricultural operations are facing a prolonged period where the cost of producing crops exceeds the revenue those crops generate. For many producers, this is no longer a temporary downturn—it has become a multi-year financial challenge.

A recent analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights a growing concern: many agricultural operations are facing a prolonged period where the cost of producing crops exceeds the revenue those crops generate.

07/17/2026

More on that parasite everyone is talking about - you know the one...

The outbreak highlights the increasing challenges facing American agriculture in maintaining consumer confidence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting the integrity of complex produce supply chains.

04/24/2026

Will the UK's generational ban on the sale of to***co affect US agriculture in to***co-producing states? If anything - it will likely be a small and slow decline in demand - as the UK isn't the largest consumer of US to***co. However, it may lead to more global trend, which in turn, could have a large impact on to***co producers worldwide.

A newly approved British policy that will gradually ban to***co sales to anyone born after 2009 is drawing global attention—not just for its public health ambitions, but for what it could mean for industries far beyond the United Kingdom.

04/15/2026

With fuel prices seeming to stabilize, you may wonder why the cost of fertilizer remains so volatile and a continued problem for farmers. Here is some insight as to why prices are so high:

While gasoline prices have shown signs of stabilizing in recent weeks, a less visible but more persistent issue continues to weigh heavily on American farmers: the rising cost and limited availability of fertilizer. Much of this pressure can be traced back to ongoing tensions involving Iran and inst...

04/13/2026

Looking out at a sea of glass where a field of crops once swayed in the wind... the cost of converting thousands of acres of agricultural land to solar farms - and what it could mean for Florida energy stability and the agricultural market:

Florida’s farmland is quietly becoming the front line of a growing debate: food or energy? As solar companies purchase and lease agricultural land, farmers gain financial stability—but the broader agricultural economy may face long-term consequences.

03/24/2026

It might shock you to find out exactly how little of every food dollar spent actually makes it to the farmer or rancher.

According to recent data highlighted by AGDAILY news story, U.S. farmers and ranchers received just 5.8 cents of every food dollar in 2024. That means over 94 cents of every dollar spent on food goes elsewhere in the supply chain. This figure represents what farmers receive after accounting for risi...

01/27/2026

Last week, RCS professionals volunteered their time to pack over 5,000 meals as part of the US Hunger project. Meals were donated to HOPE Help's food pantry in Oviedo, Florida - helping prevent and reduce hunger in Central Florida.

10/31/2025

RCS would like to congratulate Woody Larson on being awarded Farmer of the Year by the Florida Farm Bureau! We've always known it! Congratulations, Mr. Larson!

10/28/2025

RCS is proud to congratulate the Seminole County Farm Bureau on receiving the Florida Farm Bureau Apex Award - the highest recognition a County Farm Bureau can achieve in the State. The Apex Award is presented to counties that go above and beyond in their programs, stewardship of resources, and measurable service to Florida's agricultural community.

We are especially proud of this accomplishment as our Principal Engineer, Kimberly McCue, P.E., serves as President of the Seminole County Farm Bureau and continues to champion leadership, outreach, and agricultural advocacy across Seminole County and beyond.