UF/IFAS study suggests genetic insights that could lead to machine harvesting of muscadines, tomatoe
A UF/IFAS study discovered new insights into how fruit detachment happens in muscadine grapes
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By Meredith Buer
UF/IFAS | 9/6/24 |
University of Florida scientists have identified the root causes threatening the health and productivity of some of Florida’s most beloved tropical fruits:
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 9/5/24 |
Researchers at UF/IFAS are harvesting their first crop of potentially disease-resistant wine grapes in Florida.
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 8/30/24 |
UF/IFAS will hold EAA Best Management Practices Training on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EREC Conference Center, 3200 E Canal St. S. in Belle Glade
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/27/24
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There is a new law that poachers should be aware of before heading out into the field to poach saw palmetto berries.
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By Ken Gioeli
UF/IFAS | 8/26/24 |
As the architect of Coursera’s Sustainable Agricultural Land Management course...
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By Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS | 8/26/24 |
Urban agriculture is emerging as a key player in the search to develop sustainable cities, offering not just fresh produce....
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/26/24 |
Passion fruit is a tropical treat that offers a plethora of nutritional benefits...
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 8/23/24 |
New University of Florida research shows the trees grown under the individual protective covers...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 8/22/24 |
New University of Florida research shows the trees grown under the individual protective covers...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 8/22/24 |
U.S. Sugar announced that Judy Clayton Sanchez, the Company’s longtime Senior Director, Corporate Communications...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/19/24
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World Honey Bee Day, celebrated the third Saturday in August, Aug. 17, is a chance to celebrate honey bees...
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 8/16/24 |
Instead of taking what the broker or retailer feels like paying, small- and medium-sized farmers...
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News from Brad Buck
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8/14/24
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In the aftermath of a hurricane, some palm tree owners may worry about the survival...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/9/24 |
Trees can provide much-needed shade in cities, thereby reducing the “heat island” effect.
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 8/9/24 |
Dragon fruit is a heart-healthy superfood, low in calories and fueled with plenty of fiber and antioxidants...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/5/24 |
Lois McNamara has been growing wildflowers for more than two decades, but she...
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By Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS | 8/3/24 |
Therapeutic horticulture may offer noticeable benefits to patients with chronic lower back pain...
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By Meredith Bauer
UF/IFAS | 8/3/24 |
Rice, the vital crop enjoyed by more than half the world’s population, boasts a versatility that’s hard to match.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/2/24 |
Crave that cup of coffee in the morning? Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups daily.
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 7/31/24 |