NRCS Refocuses on Working Lands: What Farmers Need to Know
The USDA NRCS recently announced a new set of conservation priorities designed to strengthen support for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners. The updated direction centers on a simple but powerful motto: “Keeping Working Lands in Working Hands.”
UK’s Generational Tobacco Ban Unlikely to Shake U.S. Farms
A newly approved British policy that will gradually ban tobacco 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.
Why the Iran Conflict Is Driving Fertilizer Costs Higher
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.
The Cost of Conversion: How Solar Development on Farmland Could Reshape Florida’s Agricultural Economy and Food Supply Chain
Florida’s farmland is quietly becoming the front line of a growing debate: food or energy? Loss of agricultural land to solar development.
How Much of Your Food Dollar Actually Goes to Farmers?
Farmers and ranchers remain the backbone of our food system—but they receive only a small fraction of the final price consumers pay.
How the Iran Conflict Could Impact U.S. Agriculture—And Why Florida Farmers Should Pay Attention
Escalating tensions involving Iran and the United States are creating ripple effects across global markets. While the conflict is thousands of miles away, American agriculture—particularly in states like Florida—could feel significant economic consequences.
Florida Farms Turn to Stormwater Reuse to Improve Water Quality and Secure Irrigation
A growing number of Florida farms are adopting stormwater reuse systems to meet strict nutrient reduction goals and ensure sustainable water supplies.
Holistic Site Evaluation Emerges as Key Tool for Agricultural Land Planning in Florida
A holistic site evaluation is a comprehensive process that assesses physical, regulatory, and environmental constraints on a property before development. Florida landowners and agribusinesses are turning to holistic site evaluations to guide agricultural development, reduce risk, and maximize productivity.
Safeguarding Florida’s Groundwater: Why Effective Monitoring Well Design Matters
Florida’s groundwater is under growing pressure from development, contamination risks, and climate change — making the design of monitoring wells more critical than ever.
RCS Professionals Featured in United Dairy Farmers of Florida’s Ray’s Report
Royal Consulting Services, Inc. was involved in a recent planning session at Alliance Dairies, in which United Dairy Farms of Florida convened its technical staff to discuss environmental compliance priorities and member needs.
