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New IFAS Dean Plans to Modernize Extension
Dr. Andra Johnson, who started as dean of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension on Nov. 1, emphasizes that one of his chief duties is
Farm to Table: What Does It Really Mean
As consumers grow more agriculturally conscious, a number of terms have sprung up to entice these would-be customers. One such term is “farm to table,” which is meant to imply
Combating Preharvest Fruit Drop Related to Citrus Greening
Preharvest citrus fruit drop has been a concern for Florida citrus growers for the past few harvest years, and it’s no surprise that there is a connection to citrus greening,
Something to Be Thankful For
Here’s a little cold storage trivia for you: It’s the lead-up to the Thanksgiving holiday: What meaty food item is occupying a lot of space in our Auburndale facility?
The Rights and Rites of Passage
November is a magical time for thousands of hunters across our nation who are heading for the woods. They are hard to see in camouflage, as they silently climb up
Signs of the Season Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida
Florida Is Second-Largest Producer of Bell Peppers in U.S. by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Farm Credit of Central Florida If Peter Piper lived in Florida, he would love
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Cases High This Year
As of November 3, 2021, the state of Florida has had 18 confirmed cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). We discussed this topic back in January, but due to the
Plant This, Not That
UF/IFAS Extension’s Guide Identifies Invasive Plants by TORY MOORE, UF/IFAS correspondent Florida’s climate makes a cozy environment for a variety of plant species. The downside is that invasive and potentially
The Beauty of Bok Tower
Intricate, Carefully Planned Details Make Carillon Tower One of a Kind by TIM CRAIG Even the drive into Bok Tower Gardens is a work of art. As the
‘Bitter Is Better’ for Craft Beer Enthusiasts
UF/IFAS Researchers Try Their Hand at 22 Hops Varieties by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS correspondent If you hopped over to the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center and tasted the