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May 9 hybrid workshop explores tropical fruit production in Florida
What conditions are ideal for farmers to successfully grow tropical fruit in different regions of Florida? more
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Blackberries from the breeding program at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
Blackberries in Florida may become even more nutritious in the future
Blackberries are already known for their health benefits, and someday, they might provide even more antioxidants than the ones you buy... more
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Jessica Chitwood-Brown, a UF/IFAS tomato breeder and an assistant professor of horticultural sciences at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from UF/IFAS
It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with machine-harvestable tomatoes... more
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Mature avocado trees at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead, Florida.
UF/IFAS multi-state survey seeks to find out more about avocado disease management
There is no shortage of consumer appetite for avocados. Frequently incorporated into starters and desserts, demand for avocados... more
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UF experts gives tips to manage the eastern lubber grasshopper
They’re munching away on landscape plants, citrus and vegetable crops... more
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Survey opens for insights on usage of horse genetic testing tools
The goal of the survey is to get ideas and feedback from various sectors... more
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‘Sentinel’ blueberry in a field.
Blueberry season means yummy fruit, courtesy of UF/IFAS and growers
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here... 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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UF web-based system launches ‘Climate Indicators Tool’ to help growers track weather pattern
It’s called the “climate indicators tool,” the newest addition to AgroClimate, a web-based platform... 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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UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for farming beginners
To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan... more
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Conference to examine policy issues facing agribusiness leaders
The conference returns to the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) on April 17,... 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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[Photo by Tie Liu/ UF/IFAS]
UF scientists plan to lengthen the shelf life of artichokes
UF/IFAS researchers are using genetics to preserve artichokes another day or two... more
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An in-ground irrigation system.
About half of Florida residents are not aware of local water restrictions
Half of Florida residents don’t know about their local water restrictions, but those who... more
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Citrus on a tree.
UF/IFAS Ph.D. candidate to study impact of citrus greening with tree ring researcher
Lukas Hallman is about to embark on an internship to investigate the vascular system of trees... more
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Prissy Fletcher with an artichoke flower.
Artichokes, known as a healthy food crop, also make for pretty plants
Artichokes, a dominant ingredient carefully crafted into Spanish tapas, are also a versatile... more
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Check out these catchy new caladium cultivars
‘Pinky Swear,’ ‘Wonderland’ and ‘Salsa.’ Those are the catchy names of the three new caladium... more
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UF/IFAS plants grown in space flown home
The plants were launched as seeds to the ISS in May, grown in July, harvested by astronauts... 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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