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...
Behind the Scenes: How UF/IFAS Risk Assessments Sustain Florida’s $191 Million Aquaculture Industry
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS From vibrant tropical fish for aquarium enthusiasts to succulent shellfish served as the center of...
Where Do Invasive Species Spread and Why? Researchers Take a Novel Approach to Find the Answer
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia —...
Finger Lime Field Day Set for March 4
Finger Lime Field Day March 4, 20259 a.m. – 12 p.m.UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education...
UF/IFAS Range Cattle REC Field Day April 17
Attention Polk & DeSoto Livestock Producers! You are invited to join us at the UF/IFAS...
AI Technology Uses Less Herbicide to Kill Weeds
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss...
Carrying on a Family Tradition, a UF/IFAS CALS Grad Inspires the Next Generation of Citrus Growers
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Managing orange groves in Florida – a state prone to hurricanes...
From Problem to On-Farm Solution: The Journey of One UF/IFAS AI Technology
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS A few weeks after Yiannis Ampatzidis started working at the University...
USDA’s February Citrus Forecast Down 4% From January
The estimate revises expectations to 11.5 million boxes of oranges. Bartow, Fla. – The U.S. Department of...
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights 2025 Florida Farm Bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On Feb. 7, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is highlighting the Florida...
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2025 Florida Farm Bill
Sponsored by Sen. Keith Truenow and Rep. Kaylee Tuck, this strong bill will support and...
Walker Promoted to Interim Director of Southwest Florida Extension District
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS A name and face familiar to those in Polk County and...