UF Ag Engineering Grad and Seasoned Professor Named ABE Chair; Seeks to Expand on Achievements of Prior Leaders
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS As interim chair, Greg Kiker wasn’t just steering agricultural and biological...
Middle-School Elective Grows Into Student’s Passion for Agriculture
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Shelby Langford never imagined agriculture would become the heartbeat of her...
Herd Health Seminar Rescheduled for Sept. 16 in Plant City
We invite you to join us for a Herd Health Seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from...
UF/IFAS Hemp Field Day Set for Sept. 9
UF/IFAS Hemp Field DayTropical Research and Education CenterSept. 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Registration Link— 18905...
USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm
Austin, TX, August 15, 2025– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the...
New Citrus Extension Agent Aims to Assist Growers With Climate Challenges While Addressing Greening Strategies
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Edwin Gutierrez grew up in rural Colombia, immersed in agricultural communities...
Florida Citrus Mutual Plans Grower Information Meetings Sept. 2-4
Florida Citrus Mutual will be hosting three Grower Information meetings around the state during the...
Scientists Seek to Curtail Bird Flu’s Spread Through Education, Outreach Efforts
by MEGAN WINSLOW, UF/IFAS Though the current public health risk of H5N1 bird flu is...
Join the Pollinator Count on August 22-23 and Help the Bees
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS About 70% of the world’s crop production relies on pollinator insects...
Former 4-H Leader Posthumously Inducted Into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Florida 4-H is proud to announce the posthumous induction of Alden...
Thanks to NASA, Farmers May Ask, ‘Hey Alexa, What’s the Best Way to Keep My Soil Healthy?’
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Someday soon, farmers might use technology equivalent to Siri or Alexa...
Florida’s Citrus Growers and Processors Celebrate FDA’s Proposed Rule on Standard of Identity for Orange Juice
Bartow, Fla. – Florida’s citrus growers and processors are celebrating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s...
Agribusiness Leaders Graduate From Wedgworth Leadership Institute
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Twenty-nine Florida agribusiness leaders graduated from Class XII of the esteemed Wedgworth...
Scientists to Share Latest Hemp Production Research During Free Aug. 13 Field Day
What: Hemp Field Day, presented by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).When: Aug. 13...
CRAFT Foundation Now Accepting Applications
The CRAFT Foundation is now accepting applications via the website at https://craftfdn.org/apply-now/ “Combining the new...
August 7: Free Workshop to Help Farmers, Ranchers Master Financial Planning
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Running a successful farm or ranch takes more than just hard...
FDACS Launches Centralized Information Hub for Disaster Block Grant Program for Hurricane-Impacted Producers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced on July 31 the launch of...
Thanks to NASA, Farmers May Ask, ‘Hey Alexa, What’s the Best Way to Keep My Soil Healthy?’
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Someday soon, farmers might use technology equivalent to Siri or Alexa...
As Pesticide Applicator Licensing Changes, UF/IFAS Expands Testing Hours
by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS UF/IFAS is extending testing hours for Florida Pesticide Certification Exams ahead...
UF Study: Everyday People Are Revolutionizing Global Biodiversity Research With Tech
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS A frog croaks from a walking trail. A hiker snaps a...