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

A Massachusetts-based company committed Thursday to building the country's first cellulosic ethanol plant in Highlands County. ...more

January 16, 2009

Verenium Corp. and Tampa-based Lykes Bros. unveiled plans Thursday to build the nation's first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant in Central Florida. ...more

January 16, 2009

Verenium Corporation announced Thursday it will construct the world's first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Highlands County, in cooperation with Lykes Brothers supplying the biomass. ...more

January 15, 2009

TAMPA - The brown recluse spider could use a good publicist, at least in Florida. ...more

January 14, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY Going green is more than just a slogan for a local dentist. ...more

January 4, 2009

Going green is more than just a slogan for a local dentist. Once again, Dr. Garland Forbes has given away thousands of tree saplings to be planted in West Pasco yards. ...more

January 3, 2009

About 40 people, many retirees, rode a school bus downtown Tuesday to oppose a professional soccer stadium planned for a site near their homes in Town 'N Country. ...more

December 10, 2008

mysteriously, even - finds its way into the recycling bin. ...more

November 30, 2008

Patsy Nathe, co-owner of R.J. Nathe and Sons logging company and Tall Timber Cattle and Grove, has been selected Florida's "Woman of the Year in Agriculture" for 2008. The award, now in its 24th year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. The award is sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida State Fair Authority ...more

November 21, 2008