Cultivating Connections: Showcasing Miami-Dade’s Blooming Nursery Industry and the Need for More Research on Disease
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS With a $31.4 billion economic impact, Florida leads the nation in nursery production...
Agronomist Works to Maximize Soil Health and Crop Growth
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw developed a deep appreciation for the challenges and...
UF/IFAS Conference to Address Critical Agribusiness Policy Issues Set for May 8
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS The 10th annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference will address the issues, research...
Nearly 1,000 Florida 4-H’ers Visit State Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Transform Camps into Workforce Hubs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 27, 2025) – With 4-H Camp Timpoochee being one of the first 4-H...
Supplemental CRAFT PEP Applications Due by April 30 at 5 p.m.
The CRAFT Board of Directors has approved the opening of a supplemental Program for Expedited...
USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers to Enroll in Key Safety Net Programs
Deadline to enroll in ARC/ PLC is April 15 Agricultural producers who have not yet...
2025 Ridge Beekeepers Beekeeping Seminar April 25
The Ridge Beekeepers Association invites you to participate in the 2025 Ridge Beekeepers Beekeeping Seminar...
Reba Mazak Named 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On March 27, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Reba Y...
Wish Farms Wins 2025 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On March 27, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wish Farms...
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Completion of Major Updates to Agricultural Best Management Practices Manuals
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On March 21, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the completion...
In the Battle Against Citrus Greening, Consumers Will Tell Growers Their Perceptions of Genetic Editing
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS With the citrus industry at a crossroads, growers are looking for...
April 10: UF/IFAS to Host Free Online Workshop on Vanilla Cultivation to Encourage a Domestic Industry
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Aspiring vanilla growers and seasoned agriculturalists in Florida, Puerto Rico and...
Grassroots Members Advocate in Tallahassee for Farm Bureau Day
Tallahassee, Fla.— More than 350 grassroots members gathered at the state Capitol on March 18 to...
Springtime Gardening With Iconic Florida Citrus Trees
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing...
Florida Heads Into the Heart of Blueberry Season
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season...
Can Citizen Science Save Florida’s Ecosystems?
UF’s efforts demonstrate surge in invasive species detection and response by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Thanks...
April 3 Field Day at UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center: Growing Together Toward Sustainability
What: Field Day at the University of Florida Everglades Research and EducationWhere: 3200 East Canal St. South, Belle...
UF/IFAS Turfgrass Field Day Brings Latest Trends, Innovative Research for Lawns on March 27
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS The roots of the University of Florida’s turfgrass research run deep – stretching...
Knowing Your Corn’s Needs Better: Optimize Irrigation With a New App
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS University of Florida researchers have developed an app that will help...