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Study discovers human interaction may reduce calves’ stress during early life
The weaning period is a stage in which calves’ milk intake is decreased to encourage them to start eating more... more
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USDA NRCS seeks proposals for innovative approaches for CIG projects
The deadline to submit a proposal for this CIG grant funding opportunity is July 14... more
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UF researchers find tomato plants resistant to devastating disease
University of Florida researchers may have found the key to developing tomatoes that can resist a catastrophic disease. more
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UF/IFAS Extension entrepreneurship program grows new Florida farmers
This summer and fall, UF/IFAS Extension will host the Ag Entrepreneurship Series, a program... more
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Earth Month: The Future of sustainable farming in Florida
April is all about Earth Month, but for Florida farmers, sustainability is a way of life, … more
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Entomologist Hugh Smith
UF/IFAS scientist works to mitigate pest invading legumes
Bean flower thrips, known by the scientific name of Megalurothrips usitatus, attacks such legumes as beans... more
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Ranches are important part of wildlife habitat
Ranches may contain more wildlife than live on the wildlife preserves ... more
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UF/IFAS plant breeders can play ‘Cupid’ for Valentine’s Day
Roses are red, violets are blue, but plants may be just right for you to give your Valentine this year more
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This picture is of a common pokeweed, a native plant commonly found in landscapes that is enjoyed by wildlife but toxic to humans, pets and livestock.
Be aware of these common toxic plants
Weeds and invasive plants can be a nuisance to a home or business landscape, and some of them are also toxic... more
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Ag-Venture teaches 4th graders about local agricultural industries
Okeechobee County Ag-Venture, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides local fourth grade students... more
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Increase in egg prices due to avian flu and rising costs of grain, fuel and labor
Some consumers are experiencing sticker shock at the high price of eggs in the grocery store. more
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EPA to reconsider use of bee-killing pesticide
On Dec. 21, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA to reconsider its decision to expand the use of sulfoxaflor … more
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Horse owners help protect water quality with new tool
Managing manure can be a challenge for horse owners. One horse can produce an average... more
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New study finds candy companies making big profits
Life is sweet and profits are up for American confectioners, in part due to the reliability of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane growers … more
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A sign designating a yard as being a "Florida Friendly Yard."
Florida-friendly landscaping practices save money
The UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program helps homeowners find more sustainable... more
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UF/IFAS researchers will use AI to assess livestock mobility
University of Florida scientists want to assess livestock mobility faster and more accurately.... more
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Steube introduces legislation to protect farmers impacted by freezes
On April 11, U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Darren Soto (D-Fla.) introduced The Temperature Endorsement... more
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UF research verifies consumers want wildlife-friendly plants
Consumers want to buy plants that enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship with fauna in their landscapes, preliminary... more
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Three teams of scientists from UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences received nearly $4.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to study new ways to manage the invasive insect causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage to Florida’s citrus crops.
New context for understanding citrus greening renews commitment to finding a solution
Sometimes in science, a new perspective brings an “a ha!” moment. That’s what one senior researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural... more
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Rep. Steube launches Agriculture Advisory Committee
U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) this week launched the Agriculture Advisory Committee in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. Ranchers and ... more
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