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Sentinel blueberries. [Photo courtesy Doug Phillips/UF/IFAS]
Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month in July, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries.” more
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Researchers pioneer techniques to boost passion fruit production
With Florida in peak passion fruit season, researchers are eyeing the sweet tropical fruit as a cash crop. more
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Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier
An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm... more
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“It seems like it never fails. We are supposed to start planting our sugar crop on Monday, but Mother Nature has other plans for us. We received nearly 4 inches of rain last night. We are at the mercy of the good Lord,” Keith Wedgeworth posted on Facebook Oct. 9, 2021 along with a photo of a flooded field.
Glades farmers experience heavy rainfall
Local farmers were experiencing dry conditions and welcomed some rain in June. However,  the recent deluges were excessive.  more
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Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world
Sweaty cows may not sound like the most exciting company, but in a warming world, researchers can’t get... more
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Cattle grazing removes phosphorus from watershed
Leasing state land for cattle grazing provides income for the South Florida Water ... more
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Plant the right tree in the right place with help from UF
Homeowners, business owners and others can plant the right tree in the right place in cities... more
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Thompson-Witrick’s hops reach for the ceiling within a UF/IFAS greenhouse in Apopka . [Photo courtesy Katherine Thompson-Witrick]
UF/IFAS researchers work to make beer hops a Florida crop
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients... more
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Sugarcane has been grown in Florida since the late 1760s. The ‘Glades’ area of South Florida recently marked the 90th annual sugar cane harvest for the farms south of Lake Okeechobee.
Tuskegee partnership will study the impact of sugarcane in Florida
Tuskegee University, Florida A&M University, and U.S. Sugar are proud to announce a collaborative... more
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The 78th Florida Citrus Show will be held on Wednesday, April 3 and will feature educational seminars as well as a tailgate-style breakfast and lunch tradeshow.
Florida citrus show to presents latest scientific findings
University of Florida citrus and vegetable researchers will present the latest scientific findings... more
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Clusters of oranges on orange trees.
Florida OJ industry weathers compounding pressures
A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic... more
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Florida 4-H youth invents medical device to save pig
When Cameron Swallows heard his sister crying, he knew he had a big problem to solve. more
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Compost has many uses that go beyond serving as homeowner potting mix and topsoil for gardens.
Policy makers, others invited to UF/IFAS Compost Consortium on March 27
Federal agencies are investing millions of dollars to support innovative compost plans... more
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UF/IFAS team demonstrating soil strips. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS Photography]
UF/IFAS scientists address food security in the Caribbean
At their core, land-grant institutions like the University of Florida focus on how science... more
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Glades County allows up to 6 chickens per home in residential zoning
Glades County will allow up to six chickens per residence in residential areas. more
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Citrus flower bud advisories restarting
As the critical time for citrus grove management begins this winter, the University of Florida... more
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A handful of compost soil. Aerobic decomposition, natural waste, organic recycling.
This holiday season, make the most of your food waste
Make this holiday season the start of your composting practices more
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Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays
When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State... more
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UF part of multi-institutional, $22M cereal crops project funded by USAID
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced the creation of the Feed... more
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UF hopes to speed solutions to citrus greening & other crop diseases
University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative... more
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