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Research shows a more environmentally friendly way to control strawberry pests
Good news for farmers as we near the height of the strawberry growing season more
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Add Florida-grown produce to your winter meals
Florida produces a bounty of vegetables this time of year, and that’s good news for Floridians. more
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This picture shows the smart sprayer developed by UF/IFAS agricultural engineer Yiannis Ampatzidis.
Ag engineer develops smart-spray technology to help reduce fertilizer, pesticides
Growers need to spray efficiently so they can apply pesticides and fertilizer only to crops – and minimize the chemicals that may contaminate natural resources. more
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Hibiscus plants not flowering? Scout for the hibiscus bud weevil
About 35 species of native hibiscus in the United States offer residential, business and public landscapes an abundance of flowers. more
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Consumers may prefer a product sold from grocery store shelves over a minimally pasteurized refrigerated product
Consumers like shelved tomato juice more than refrigerated
Tempted by the tangy taste of tomato juice? Consumers may prefer a product sold from grocery store shelves over... more
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Hendry County farm tour planned
The 42nd Farm Tour is Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. more
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Breakthrough laminitis research shows promise for the future
Horse owners usually dread hearing the diagnosis of “Laminitis.” more
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Hendry County Agricultural Deputies impounded this white donkey Nov. 24.
Hendry County impounds donkey
Hendry County Agricultural Deputies impounded a white donkey Nov. 24. more
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Romina Gazis-Seregina (left) working with students in a plant diagnostics laboratory.
UF faculty join national team awarded $7.5M USDA-NIFA grant
University of Florida plant pathologist Romina Gazis studies fungal-associated diseases affecting many types... more
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Mesh covers protect citrus trees from psyllids that transmit greening disease
About four years ago, Fernando Alferez started to test if citrus trees grown inside a protective mesh cover ... more
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Farmers get just 15% of money consumers pay for food
Even though consumers are paying more for food this year, farmers do not benefit ... more
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Read the fine print: Who owns and controls farm data?
Data derived from farms might be more valuable than the crops growers produce. more
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Paprika and other spices.
‘Use-by’ dates, how to extend shelf life, and more to boost your holiday feast
Think of the herbs and spices that make your favorite holiday dish ... more
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Citrus on a tree.
UF citrus faculty secures federal funding in fight against citrus greening
University of Florida citrus researchers continue to provide innovative leadership in the fight against... more
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New fungus brings wilting leaves, unpleasant smell
Why does that fern smell bad? more
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Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., sells interests in Salacoa Valley Farms
Seminole Tribe of Florida announced the sale of its interests in Salacoa Valley Farms ... more
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Growing a sense of ‘community’ in community gardens
Across the country, community gardens are cropping up in response to growing interest in producing local food. more
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Building better begonias ...
Begonias are among the top five most popular plants found in flower beds ... more
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UF/IFAS investigates sorrel as a new crop for Florida
Sorrel is a leafy green plant with reddish-pink flowers. more
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Salvage native plants from construction sites for future use
Sometimes, good ideas are borne from opportunity. more
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