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Adventurous, young people most likely to try lamb, goat
GAINESVILLE — For Floridians looking to cut down on beef and pork, lamb and goat meat have proven to be a welcome addition to their plates. But figuring out who wants to buy these meats … more
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New genetic finding could pave way for fall blueberries in Florida
Fall is not normally when you find Florida-grown blueberries at the grocery store. more
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Growing finger limes in Florida: Lessons learned so far
Finger lime, a distant relative of sweet orange and grapefruit, is a relatively new crop... more
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Planning for your animals during the holidays
The holiday season is a cherished time for families to gather, unwind, and create lasting memories. more
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UF part of multi-institutional, $22M cereal crops project funded by USAID
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced the creation of the Feed... more
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UF hopes to speed solutions to citrus greening & other crop diseases
University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative... more
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Brewers, craft beer enthusiasts reap flavor of UF hops research
The Tampa Bay region alone has more than 100 of the state’s nearly 400 brewers... more
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UF/IFAS considers fertilizer recommendations for hemp production
The hemp provisional nutrient management recommendations are now open for public comments... more
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FFVA announces Class 13 of emerging leaders program
Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the creation of the Emerging Leader Development Program... more
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Agricultural landowners encouraged to apply for programs in current funding cycle
NRCS provides agricultural producers with one-on-one help and financial assistance ... more
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Barnhart Crane and Rigging plans to move a 220,000-pound boiler from Texas to the Florida Crystals Plant in South Bay. They provided this photo of a similar boiler they moved by barge last year.
220,000-pound boiler to be moved by barge from Texas to South Bay
Plans are underway to transport a 220,000-pound boiler from Texas to South Bay via barge. more
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Researchers are on the verge of developing a domestic vanilla industry
Vanilla takes the crown as the second most valuable spice (after saffron) and the world’s most popular flavor... more
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UF/IFAS researcher hopes to help Florida farmers protect their soil
Basketball took center stage for Nikos Tziolas as he grew up in Greece. more
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UF/IFAS to host Get the Dirt on Compost workshop on Sept. 14
Knowing what to include and how to properly maintain a nutrient-rich compost can be confusing... more
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Harold P. Curtis Honey Co.
Fewer bees could mean the end of a popular LaBelle business
 For fourth generation beekeeper, Rene Curtis-Pratt, the demise of the honeybee is a personal issue. more
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As it ripens, a pineapple will turn golden yellow. When the fruit is completely golden yellow, it is ripe and ready to harvest. The one pictured here needs about another week on the plant.
Paper bags protect pineapples from nocturnal raiders
Pineapples are fairly easy to grow in South Florida. If a pineapple has not been refrigerated, you can plant the ... more
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Put the end of a head or Romaine Lettuce in water and place it on a window sill. Watch it grow!
Regrow lettuce from the stem
If you love salad, you can help your food dollars go a little further by regrowing lettuce from the stem. more
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Algorithm will make the normally accurate FAWN even more reliable
A new algorithm is set to further bolster the credibility of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN)... more
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USDA and NASA advance exploration and science
The agreement affirms the two agencies’ interest in continuing their longstanding partnership on... more
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Hurricane preparation practices for fruit trees
Fruit trees are vulnerable to the destructive forces of hurricanes. As climate change leads to more intense and frequent storms... more
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