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State to fine farmers who fail to use best management practices
OKEECHOBEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is taking action against farmers who don’t implement best management practices (BMPs). more
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Grazing leases on agenda for SFWMD meeting
Beef cattle help control invasive species. Ranches provide habitat for native wildlife. more
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Historic Steam Engine 148 hauls sugarcane into U.S. Sugar’s mill on the annual start of harvest, October 1, 2021.
U.S. Sugar begins 90th anniversary harvest
U.S. Sugar kicked off the 90th sugarcane harvest with its newest tradition... more
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Fall: A time to grow and eat your own strawberries at home
While Florida is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world, you can plant strawberries at home now. more
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Dr. Zhengfei Guan, the UF/IFAS economist who led the study.
Tomato trade with Mexico could cost U.S. growers $250M a year
As Mexico increases tomato exports across the world, including to the United States, prices plummet for American growers... more
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Citrus Nutrition Day seminar to be offered Oct. 26 in Lake Alfred
Proper nutrition for disease damaged citrus trees is critical to extending their productivity. Growers can learn more... more
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UF to open new veterinary hospital at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center
In an effort to support the owners of equine athletes and other animals visiting Ocala’s new world-class World Equestrian Center more
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A drone that’s part of Agroview technology flies over a citrus grove. UF/IFAS agricultural engineer developed Agroview, some of his tentative findings are that the technology can produce a model that predicts citrus yields with 98% accuracy.
UF/IFAS, FAMU win $1.4 million grant to teach AI to more diverse students
Funding for student fellowships is included in a new $1.4 million, three-year National Science Foundation grant ... more
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Jango Bhadha conducting research on rice at the Everglades Research and Education Center.
UF/IFAS scientists join effort to advance phosphorus sustainability
Two University of Florida scientists have joined a national research effort to promote phosphorus... more
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In order for the 4-H specialty license plate to go into production, 3,000 pre-sale vouchers must be sold by October 2022.
Support Florida youth: Pre-order your 4-H license plate online
Vouchers for a new specialty license plate bearing the iconic 4-H clover can now be purchased online through the Florida 4-H website or in person at local tag offices in Florida. more
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Dr. Tong Geon Lee at work at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
UF scientist works on improving tomato production, size - presents latest research this week
Florida growers produced 606 million pounds of fresh-market tomatoes last year, which brought in $463 million in revenue. more
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UF/IFAS scientist reaches turning point on palm disease research
Brian Bahder, a scientist at University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), can now trace how lethal yellowing and lethal bronzing... more
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The above photo is of the experiments’ target species, Aedes aegypti, which is known to spread deadly diseases to humans.
Researchers explain science behind genetically modified mosquitoes
Florida residents seeking science-based information about genetically modified mosquitoes... more
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UF cattle scientists use AI to improve quality and quantity of meat, dairy
For a century, researchers have tracked genetic traits to find out which cattle produce more and better milk ... more
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Scientists find new watermelon viruses in Florida; help available
Florida watermelon growers, the most productive in the nation, face two new viruses. But finding a disease is the first step to managing it... more
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UF/IFAS scientist publishes new data on insect causing lethal disease in palm trees
A University of Florida scientist has published an in-depth look at the insect responsible for infecting more than a dozen species of palm trees worldwide... more
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Identify weeds fast with new online tool
GAINESVILLE — Florida weeds run aplenty, especially in the summer. Getting rid of weeds starts with proper identification, and UF/IFAS experts developed an online tool that organizes weeds by … more
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UF scientists use AI to try to more accurately predict citrus yield
University of Florida researchers are using artificial intelligence to help citrus growers better forecast their seasonal production. more
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Mark your calendars for One Night in the Tropics on November 6
For 92 years, University of Florida scientists, faculty, graduate students and staff have collaborated with growers and businesses in South Florida from the grounds of the UF/IFAS... more
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Hemp flowering behavior research provides further guidance for Florida growers
New UF/IFAS research suggests Florida growers must carefully select hemp varieties and factor the length of a given day ... more
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