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Dr. Resende in a research farm filled with sweet corn.
UF scientists sequence genome of the supersweet corn you’ve nibbled for 20-plus years
Sweet corn, a food favorite for many consumers, serves as a major crop for Florida. more
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Clewiston FFA welcomes 2020-2021 Clewiston FFA President, Jessica Perez.
National FFA Week is here
This week kicks off an annual tradition for the Clewiston Future Farmers of America (FFA) it’s National FFA week more
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A hungry steer stands ready, waiting for his young caretaker.
Local students encourage peers to enter agricultural essay contest 
Hendry County students have plans to enter the second annual Florida Agricultural History and Creativity Award Essay Contest. more
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Passion Fruit has caught the eyes of farmers and consumers alike for its low maintenance and vibrant flowering qualities.
Looking to grow heart-healthy dragon fruit? UF/IFAS scientists offer latest insights on pests, beneficial insects
Touted as a superfood that promotes heart and gut health, the exotic dragon fruit has gained popularity as it grows in Florida’s more
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A drone aircraft in mid-flight.
UF/IFAS boosts AI research to help solve perplexing issues
As UF/IFAS joins a university-wide push to increase artificial intelligence research, its faculty will help solve major problems more
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Pandemic causes millions in losses to Florida agriculture
From alligators to zucchini, Florida agricultural is “literally the A-Z of commodity production more
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That’s no accident. Strawberries are in season, and those you see at the grocery store should be shipped and stocked at the right temperature, says a University of Florida scientist.
New UF-USF study shows why strawberries must keep (their) cool
Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. more
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UF researchers help expand indoor gardening trend triggered by pandemic
About 80% of those who took up gardening since the beginning of COVID-19 will continue the pastime in 2021. more
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Coyotes on the prowl in Clewiston area
CLEWISTON – Many areas of Hendry County consist of rural territory, thanks to the cane fields, citrus groves, and other wooded or grassy pastures. Unfortunately, in these rural areas there are … more
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UF/IFAS joins effort to battle farmer, rancher stress
UF/IFAS The stress level in rural communities is off the charts. Farm and ranch closures, land forfeitures, labor issues and more contribute, and according to a 2015 report from the Centers for … more
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Everglades Agricultural Area Phosphorus Best Management Practices Training scheduled
The UF/IFAS will hold an Everglades Agricultural Area Phosphorus Best Management Practices Training online. more
Thousands of blueberries are ripening, as the U-pick section of Blueberry Bunch Farm gets ready to reopen.
U-pick blueberries are almost ready
The sweet smell of berry blossoms is wafting through Hendry County, beckoning berry lovers to come sample them more
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Industrial hemp. Photo taken June of 2019.
Hemp approval program now available from UF/IFAS
Owners of industrial hemp genetics can now submit their varieties for approval by the University of Florida. more
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A new UF/IFAS project aims to improve plant performance and productivity by providing breeders with traits to enhance the photosynthetic ability of cultivated citrus.
A Citrus Zoom Seminar to be held Feb. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Dr. Dewdney will talk about disease outlook for 2021 more
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Inside the new UF/IFAS Growth Chamber Facility.
New growth chamber facility on UF campus investment in Florida agriculture
The UF/IFAS Growth Chamber Facility contains 15 growth chambers, special compartments that allow scientists to... more
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South Florida vegetable growers to hold a virtual field day Feb. 10
The Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center Virtual Field Day will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10 more
Dr. Michael Lauzardo
UF/IFAS to hold COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall for Agriculture on Feb. 9
The UF/IFAS invites the public to join them for a COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall for Agriculture more
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UF professors Celina Gomez and Paul Fisher are researching and educating the public about the best varieties of tomatoes, strawberries and more to grow indoors.
UF researchers help expand indoor gardening trend triggered by pandemic
About 80% of those who took up gardening since the beginning of COVID-19 will continue the pastime in 2021... more
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A new UF/IFAS project aims to improve plant performance and productivity by providing breeders with traits to enhance the photosynthetic ability of cultivated citrus.
UF scientists study how to breed faster-growing plants
In order to improve photosynthesis in plant leaves, two University of Florida scientists will study their roots and stems. more
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Citrus growers tour of UF/IFAS citrus under protective screenhouses
Citrus growers joined researchers recently for a field day inside 14-foot high screenhouses. more
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