Florida Hops Research Offers a Bright Spot as Craft Beer Market Slows
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Despite a recent softening in demand for craft beer, University of Florida experts...
Florida’s Emergency Rule for Screwworm Strengthened, Extended
Updated Rule Expands Import Restrictions, Prohibits Rescue and Shelter Animal Imports from Infested States, and...
UF/IFAS Names Barry Tillman Interim Center Director of North Florida Research and Education Center
by JAMIE GROH, UF/IFAS The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) names longtime...
New World Screwworm Detected in Texas; FDACS Issues Emergency Rule
Florida Places Heightened Requirements on Animal Imports TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the United States Department of Agriculture confirming...
Ag Commissioner Issues Emergency Rule to Protect Florida Livestock From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In addition to previously issued safety protocols and policies, and in response to...
Sens. Scott, Moody Introduce Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 2, U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced the Florida Freeze...
Ag Commissioner Simpson Highlights Major Wins for Florida Agriculture in State Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson highlighted the major victories included in...
Florida Legislature Approves Nearly $196 Million Investment in Florida Citrus to Accelerate Recovery and Innovation
$164.5 million investment in citrus research and field trials signals a strong commitment to the future...
Is Okra Rising From a Kitchen and Home Garden Staple to a ‘Food Is Medicine’ Star in Florida’s Agriculture?
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals...
Register Now for Wonderfully Wild 4-H Nature Explorers Camp
Give your child a summer they’ll never forget. Looking for a summer experience that gets kids...
Florida 4-H Alumni Trace Tech Success Back to Youth Workforce Development Program
by MEREDITH BAUER-MITCHELL, UF/IFAS When Benjamin Wolking was raising goats in his high school Florida 4-H program...
UF/IFAS Announces New Director of Fundraising Initiatives Role to Support Animal Sciences
by JAMIE GROH, UF/IFAS The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)...
Strawberry Producers Nationwide Rely on UF Plant Pathologists for Fast, Accurate, Disease Diagnoses; Fusarium Wilt Is Latest
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Strawberry growers across the country aren’t just tending fields – they’re...
Lovebugs Are Back! But Experts Say the Familiar Florida Pest Is a Harmless Nuisance
by JAMIE GROH, UF/IFAS They may be one of Florida’s most complained-about insects, but lovebug...
Projected El Niño Poses Disease Risk to Florida’s $500 Million-a-Year Strawberry Industry, but an Alert System Could Help
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Farmers in Florida’s $500 million-a-year strawberry industry recently wrapped up a...
North Florida Farmers Celebrated at 25th Annual Suwannee CARES Celebration
LIVE OAK, Fla. – Nine farmers and ranchers were honored for their environmental stewardship with a County...
Can Spreading Basaltic Volcanic Rock Dust Improve Crops and the Health of Florida’s soils?
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Florida’s soils present unique challenges for growers, land managers and residents...
FDACS Opens Search for 2026 Florida Future Chef Champion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is now accepting...
Homeowners, Contractors Differ in Their Perceptions of Artificial Turf as Lawns
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Artificial turf may not be a common sight in Florida yards...
Consistent Care Is Critical for Citrus in the Home Landscape
by ALYSSA VINSON, UF/IFAS Citrus trees can be a rewarding addition to the home landscape...