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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...

Transitioning From National Security to Food Security

UF Scientist Wins National Award for Program Connecting Military Personnel to Ag Careers by BRAD...

Citrus Forecast Down 5% in USDA’s May Forecast

provided by FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL Bartow, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a May...

Growers Hope Machine-Harvestable Tomatoes Can Help Lower Labor Costs

by BRAD BUCK Ever since Florida farmers have been growing tomatoes, they’ve picked them by...

Florida Ag Commissioner Issues Emergency Rule to Protect Florida Livestock From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

provided by the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND AGRICULTURAL SERVICES TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In addition to...

April Citrus Forecast Slips to 18.8 Mil. Boxes of Oranges

Bartow, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its April 2024 citrus crop revised forecast for...

Florida Legislature’s 2024-25 Budget Includes $47 Million for Embattled Citrus Industry 

provided by FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL Bartow, Fla. – The Florida Legislature’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget includes...

App Helps Consumers Find Pollinator-Friendly Plants for Their Landscape 

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Florida is home to over 315 species of native wild bees...

UF/IFAS Strawberry Breeders Play Key Role in Thriving Industry

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS  We’re at the height of the Florida strawberry harvesting season –...

Looking for the Perfect Strawberry? AI Has You Covered

If you’re perusing the produce section, you generally seek fresh, pleasant-looking fruit – the kind...

McAvoy Earns Place in Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS You ask most Southwest Florida farmers who they turn to for...

January Citrus Forecast Holds Steady; Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Hopeful for Rebound

Provided by FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL Bartow, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the...

What Do Beekeepers Do During Winter in Central Florida?

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ ROSADO, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County What Happens to Honey Bees During Winter?...

Gilbert’s Service to Lead UF/IFAS Extended as Angle Is Named Permanent Provost

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Robert Gilbert, who has served the past six months as University...

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