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Angle to Return to Lead IFAS, Glover to Serve as UF’s Interim Provost

as reported by UF NEWS After serving as provost for the University of Florida since...

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Debby

provided by USDA GAINESVILLE, FLA. – Agricultural operations in Florida have been significantly impacted by Hurricane...

Immokalee’s Lipman Family Farms Gives 1,800 Backpacks to Students in the Community

provided by LIPMAN FAMILY FARMS Immokalee, FLA. – Lipman Family Farms made a big impact...

Extension Dietitian Cites Health Benefits of Blueberries

by BRAD BUCK We’re just now coming off of July, which is National Blueberry Month...

Natural Ponds Remove Nitrogen More Effectively Than Stormwater Ponds

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Summer brings daily storms in the Sunshine State, and with the...

Dragon Fruit Workshop Spurs Excitement, Collaboration for a Robust Industry in Florida

by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Dragon fruit is a heart-healthy superfood, low in calories and fueled...

Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Thursday, August 22, 5:30-8 p.m.UF/IFAS Polk Extension ServiceCost: $15. Lunch will be included Topics include:-Florida...

USDA’s Final Florida 2023-24 Season Estimate: 17.96 Mil. Boxes of Oranges

provided by FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL BARTOW, FLA. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its...

Study Gives Strawberry Growers New Way to Fight Chilli Thrips

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Florida strawberry growers can use less pesticide and save money as...

Ag Safety Center, UF/IFAS Release Heat-Related Illness Toolkit

by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety and the...

Annual Caladium Festival Returns This Month for 33rd Year

by VISIT SEBRING Mark your calendars for the much-anticipated 33rd edition of the Caladium Festival...

Protecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor

Cattlemen’s Association Honors Conservation Florida CEO provided by CONSERVATION FLORIDA Conservation Florida CEO Traci Deen...

Florida Forest Service Launches Online Tree Seedling Sale

by FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – To help meet the state’s...

UF Scientists to Study Whether Cover Crops or Compost Can Increase the Efficiency, Resiliency of Tomatoes, Other Produce

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Growers are always looking for ways to maintain or increase their...

New Statewide Extension Agent to Teach About Food Safety

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Growing up in rural Douglas, Georgia (pop. 11,000), Stephanie Brown actively...

Citrus Forecast Up Less Than 1 Percent in USDA’s June Report

provided by FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL BARTOW, FLA. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a June 2024...

Pathogens Identified as Cause of Citrus Fruit Drop

Learn About Results and Solutions on July 25 at the KeyPlex Citrus Symposium at Seven...

Hurricane Preparation Guide for Florida Beef Producers

by USDA & FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE As any true Floridian knows, June marks the start...

Protect Your Farm Ahead of a Hurricane

by UF/IFAS Taking a proactive approach to disaster planning can help your farm or ranch...

Learn About Meat Quality, Robotics, Invasive Reptiles and More at Youth Field Day 

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Do you want to see cattle up close and find out...

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