Nelson Wins National Excellence Award for Transformative Community Extension Work
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS After nearly a decade of empowering Florida families through education and...
Thousands of Florida Students to Learn About Pioneer Life in the Sunshine State
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Pioneer life is about to come alive for about 15,000 curious...
University of Florida to Be New Host for Major Plant Breeding Accelerator Program
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS The University of Florida is the new home for an important...
From Risk to Rescue: Life-Saving Tractor Safety Videos Every Farmer Needs
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Agriculture, forestry and fishing combine to make for the most hazardous...
Protein to Feed a Family: It’s Time for the Annual Peanut Butter Challenge
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Spread the word – or in this case, the peanut butter!...
Using Research to Change Regulation: Honey Bee Research Impacts EPA Labeling
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Seeing impacts from your research can be a long, laborious and...
Citrus County High School Students Learn Importance of Passion, Hard Work in Careers in Agriculture
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS When some people hear the word “agriculture,” they envision cows and...
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Planting the Seeds for a Greener St. Lucie County
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS From backyard gardens to countywide conservation, Sara Salgado MacDonald is helping...
UF/IFAS to Host New World Screwworm Webinar Sept. 17
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS In light of the spread of the New World screwworm across...
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2026 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Agricultural Hall of...
UF/IFAS to Host Small Farm Startup School Oct. 7-Nov. 25
Register at https://FarmSchool.eventbrite.com...
DOC Dispels Misconceptions About Proposed Brix Ruling and Its Effect on OJ
Provided by the Florida Department of Citrus Bartow, Fla. — This month, the FDA proposed...
Researchers Investigate Whether Acerola Cherry Could Be a Good Fit for Florida
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Consumers value Acerola, also called the Barbados cherry, for its health...
AI Could Help Strawberry Growers Find, Remove ‘Runners’
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), farmers may soon find...
UF Intern Spends Summer Growing Skills in Plant Pathology
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Ryan Cantrell, an undergraduate student at the University of Florida’s Institute...
Experts Call for Expansion of Organic Farming to Meet Rising Demand
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Consumer demand for organic fresh fruits and vegetables outweighs the availability...
Wildlife Ecologist Busts Myths About Coyote Behavior, Including Their Predatory Actions
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Whenever Hance Ellington gets a chance, he likes to talk about...
‘Tag teaming’ Beetles Work Together to Fight Invasive Air Potato Vines
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS In the fight to rein in an invasive vine, University of...
Better Mangoes, Papayas and Other Tropical Fruit: Breeding Fruits Consumers Love, Growers Need
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Florida has long held a special place in America’s fruit bowl...
Researchers Enlist Florida Residents in the Fight Against Citrus Greening
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS Most people know Florida’s citrus industry is struggling with citrus greening...