UF/IFAS Research Opens Path to Even Healthier Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale
by MEREDITH BAUER-MITCHELL, UF/IFAS Did you think broccoli could get any better for you? Researchers...
FDA Lowers Brix Requirement From 10.5 to 10%
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida’s citrus growers and industry leaders today joined U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Expert Entomologist Inducted Into Integrated Pest Management Hall of Fame
by STELLA CANFIELD, UF/IFAS Lance Osborne at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center has been inducted into...
Seventh-Generation Osceola County Native Henry Thacker Selected as 2026 – 2027 Big Boss of The Silver Spurs Club
KISSIMMEE, Fla. July 13, 2025 – The Silver Spurs Club has elected Henry Thacker as its...
USDA’s Final Citrus Season Forecast Reflects Progress
Oranges Up 720,000 Boxes From April to 12.92 Million BARTOW, Fla. – The U.S. Department of...
July 15 Soil Health Workshop to Focus on Biochar, Compost
Explore the use of biochar and compost, and funding opportunities for Central Florida agricultural crops. Hosted...
USDA Invests Up to $310 Million in Partnership Projects to Boost Farm Operations, Conserve Natural Resources
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (July 8, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $310...
Scientists Try to Limit Tomato Disease From Spreading via Grower Spraying
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Bacterial spot disease isn’t just a nuisance for tomato growers –...
USDA Deregulates Greening-Resistant CarriCea Carrizo Rootstock
Provided by USDA APHIS WASHINGTON, JUNE 30, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal...
Governor DeSantis Approves Nearly $196 Million Investment in Florida Citrus
The signed budget supports the recovery and revitalization of Florida’s signature crop BARTOW, Fla. – Governor...
UF Experts Help Farmers Use Web-Based Tools to Predict Strawberry, Tomato Yields Faster, More Accurately
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS To make a successful return on their investment, growers need to...
Cattle Drive, Cow Camp Rededication and Festivities at Circle B Bar Reserve on July 1
BARTOW, Fla. (June 11, 2026) – To celebrate America 250 and Polk County’s 165th anniversary, Polk County...
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...