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This avocado variety is at a stage where it is still growing at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Florida avocado tree
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and even plant the tree... more
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UF/IFAS entomologist fights for Florida’s crops against costly pests
Behind every fresh head of lettuce and pepper on your plate, there’s a team of scientists working tirelessly... more
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Rows of crops planted in black soil in the Everglade Agricultural Area’s Belle Glade city.
UF/IFAS agronomist’s work maximizes soil health and crop growth for farmers
Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw developed a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities in farming while... more
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Xingbo Wu, plant breeder and geneticist at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC), is the principal investigator conducting research to establish domestic vanilla cultivation at TREC’s Homestead facility since 2022. Here he is at the TREC vanilla greenhouse.
UF/IFAS to host free online workshop on vanilla cultivation
Aspiring vanilla growers and seasoned agriculturalists in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are invited... more
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Monica Navia-Urrutia, an assistant professor and plant pathologist at UF/IFAS EREC, checks for pests at a sugar cane field in the EAA.
UF/IFAS plant pathologist brings hope and relief to Everglades Agricultural area farmers
Farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) have a powerful new ally in the fight against crop diseases. more
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Sugar Belle citrus cultivar. Mix of sweet Clementine and Minneola varieties. UF cultivars, oranges, citrus. UF/IFAS File Photo.
Springtime gardening with iconic Florida citrus trees
Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing something that will blossom in your yard. more
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Corn on the cob
Optimize irrigation with a new app
University of Florida researchers have developed an app that will help farmers reduce the risk of over... more
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Florida 4-H cultivates Broward youth into native plant pioneers
Florida 4-H Broward County delivered a groundbreaking pilot project where local students didn’t just learn about native plants... more
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Florida farms reduce water use by 25% with simple change in crop beds
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. more
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UF/IFAS risk assessments sustain Florida’s $191M aquaculture industry
From vibrant tropical fish for aquarium enthusiasts to succulent shellfish served as the center of the plate... more
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Nathan Boyd, a weed scientist and professor of horticultural sciences at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, is shown among rows of plastic mulch at a research field at the center. Boyd and his colleagues use an AI precision sprayer to kill weeds – and not the crops near the weeds.
AI technology uses less herbicide to kill weeds
Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, a University of Florida... more
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Horse aficionados, from industry professionals to hobbyists, are encouraged to take the survey to assist the International Horse Genome Project with setting new long-term goals. [Photo courtesy Metro Creative Connection]
Treatment for horses may lead to therapy for type of blindness
Now picture that horse’s vision slowly spotting and fading, the horizon blurring, until... more
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Junaid Lone, a doctoral student, performs plant-stress measurements in the field at GCREC.
Intermittent irrigation can save strawberry growers as much as 67% on water, maintain yield
As we enter the state’s strawberry-growing season, establishing young strawberry plants in the field... more
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Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau receives statewide recognition
Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau has earned coveted awards for its achievements... more
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Economists estimate $40M in Florida agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene
The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Helene have an estimated value... more
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Escarole field in the EAA cultivated in rich organic much soils UF IFAS lettuce breeding program.
Discover how escarole and endive can elevate a holiday feast
As Thanksgiving approaches, ushering in the holiday season, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute... more
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Wedgworth family named Farm family of the year
The Dennis Wedgworth family was recognized by the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau... more
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While hurricanes are on your mind, get your septic system inspected
Hurricanes Helene and Milton left many homeowners with flooded septic tanks. more
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Turfgrass troubleshooter: Dr. Harmon’s mission to support Florida’s industry
Dr. Philip Harmon is a plant pathology professor and extension specialist at the University of Florida (UF), specializing in warm season turfgrasses... more
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Native bees Melissodes on big blue sage.
Native plants outperform non-native species for growth and floral abundance
If you want more reasons to plant native species, here’s new evidence from University of Florida research... more
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