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...
How Florida Aquaculture Is Growing the Economy
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS Florida’s thriving aquaculture industry is a vital part of the state’s...
USDA’s March Citrus Update Forecasts 11.6 Mil. Boxes of Oranges
BARTOW, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its March 2025 citrus crop forecast today...
Halle Burton Named 2025 Miss Florida Citrus
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Halle Burton of Gainesville, Fla., was crowned the new 2025 Miss...
Florida Farms Reduce Water Use by 25% With Change in Crop Beds
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy...
From Problem to On-Farm Solution: The Journey of One UF/IFAS AI Technology
by BRAD BUCK A few weeks after Yiannis Ampatzidis started working at the University of...
UF/IFAS Promotes Extension Agent to Interim District Director
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS UF/IFAS leadership has selected Heather Kent to lead the Northwest Extension District as interim director...
A Triple Gator’s Journey From Curiosity to Cell Science
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Joe Larkin didn’t always dream of being a microbiologist, unlocking secrets...
Scientists Study Breeding of Pet Fish to Help Protect Reefs, Fuel Florida’s Economy
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in...
Two UF/IFAS-Bred Strawberries Better at Resisting Chilli Thrips
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Chilli thrips plague farmers worldwide, but new research from the University...