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This photo is of a ultraviolet light system used to thwart strawberry pathogens.
UF study gives strawberry growers a ray of (UV) light at the end of their pest tunnel
For a few years, University of Florida plant pathologist Natalia Peres has used an ultraviolet light system to thwart strawberry pathogens. more
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UF/IFAS plants flora to try to reduce pollutants going into lakes, rivers
Now, in the middle of summer, when those afternoon or evening rains come, stormwater from lawns, driveways and roofs drains down to any... more
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Assistance helps farmers and ranchers conserve natural resources
Agricultural landowners may receive financial and technical assistance to improve soil, water, air, plants, animals, and related resources. more
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This photo shows a honeybee pollinating a plant.
Florida blueberry growers part of national survey on pollinator use
It’s National Blueberry Month, a time to savor the fruit’s flavor, reap its health benefits - including fiber and vitamins C and K - and appreciate how it grows. more
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Geoffrey Meru, a vegetable geneticist at the Homestead-based Tropical Research and Education Center, working in his lab with a student.
UF/IFAS awarded first Ph.D. plant breeding program in Florida, one of few in USA
Working in labs and fields across Florida, a new generation of students will start earning a Ph.D. in plant breeding... more
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Papayas grow well in southern Florida.
Papaya consumer popularity prompts trial for commercial expansion
University of Florida scientists want to help South Florida farmers increase their economic returns when growing papaya to meet consumer demands... more
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UF/IFAS announces results of two-year Industrial Hemp Pilot Project
GAINESVILLE — UF/IFAS wrapped up the two-year Industrial Hemp Pilot Project with guidance that hemp may be a viable commodity for Florida growers in the future, with caution for economic and … more
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UF helping smaller farms make more profitable hiring decisions
Over 90% of Florida farms are considered “small farms,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s $250,000 revenue ... more
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Rice field involved in the study a few weeks after planting.
Nitrogen in EAA runoff due to microbes in the soil
University of Florida scientists have found an explanation for the occurrence of high nutrient loss in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). more
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A CALS student guides a horse around obstacles in an Animal Sciences class at the Horse Teaching Unit. Photo taken 10-27-10.
Scientists discover genetic markers tied to loss of the ability to sweat in horses
Sweating is a critical tool to keep horses comfortable and healthy, but chronic idiopathic anhidrosis, a dangerous equine condition can impede their natural cooling mechanism... more
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Calabaza,is a specialty pumpkin referred to as the Cuban pumpkin or Cuban squash.
Fall may be prime for specialty pumpkins, but June is just right for growing calabaza
Planning your garden for fall? Don’t let the summer go by without including calabaza in your edible garden. more
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This is a picture of Eric Muenks garden.
UF helped communities grow during the pandemic and beyond
The statewide UF/IFAS Extension victory garden program began as an effort to empower those in need to grow their own food and resulted in participants harvesting... more
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Dr. Zhanao Deng showing a pomegranate still on a tree on his research farm at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
UF/IFAS plows forward to breed and grow a ‘superfood,’ the pomegranate
Pomegranates are sweet, juicy and one day they could grow abundantly in Florida. They taste good, and they’re full of nutrients, including antioxidants. more
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What’s that weed? New weed ID video series available
A new video series will help hobby gardeners and professional horticulturalists identify weeds in their gardens and greenhouses. more
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Prescribed burns benefit Florida environment
Sugar cane field burns only account for about 20% of the state’s prescribed fires each year, … more
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Farm Bureau members were invited to attend a three-part webinar series focusing on the significance, substance and strategy of federal advocacy. This photos is from Highlands County.
Florida farmers meet with national lawmakers
Florida farmers, ranchers and small business owners spoke up for agriculture during Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Hill to the Field Advocacy Week, June 1-4, 2021. more
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Picture of a vanilla flower.
UF/IFAS, Miami chocolatier cook up winning recipes with Florida-grown vanilla
What happens if you mix a cacao bean with a vanilla bean produced from a specific Florida-grown vanilla cultivar? The outcome was a winning combination... more
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Strawberries growing in plasticulture at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm, Florida.
Robots may eventually help kill weeds that impede strawberry yield
With their research, Boyd and Schumann hope to eventually help growers unleash surgical strikes on weeds – without vanquishing their fruit. more
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New Florida-Friendly plant app guides you to the right plants for a sustainable landscape
The UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping ™ (FFL) program has just released a new mobile app. It’s called the “FFL Plant Guide,” and it has information on over 450... more
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A watermelon sits among leaves in a watermelon field.
UF/IFAS Extension helps watermelon industry nip disease in the bud
And as consumers around the nation enjoy slice after slice of cool watermelon this summer, they can thank a dedicated network of Florida growers... more
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