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A hemp research trial at the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade.
UF/IFAS Industrial Hemp virtual workshop available
The UF/IFAS Industrial Hemp Pilot Program is launching a virtual workshop with research and program updates, available online now. more
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During the first three months of the pandemic, food-secure people did not change their eating habits very much, although some of them turned a bit more to comfort foods.
Pandemic eating among the food-secure: more comfort foods, but not a drastic increase
During the first three months of the pandemic, food-secure people did not change their eating habits very much... more
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Growing your own food puts you in control
With commodities moving quickly around our globe it’s hard to say just where your food is coming from. more
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Heat brings out the antioxidants in tomatoes.
Heat brings out antioxidants, increases red in tomatoes
Turn up the heat, and get more nutrition from your tomato, University of Florida researchers say. more
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Extension agents and faculty at University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have just released a new guide designed for the home grower who is either contemplating or already growing the versatile fruit tree.
Pondering adding passion fruit to your edible home landscape?
If passion fruit is on your must-try list to add to your edible home landscape, then you are in luck. more
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Adult male Peters’s rock agama.
Latest non-native lizard to expand in Florida, UF/IFAS scientists warn
Palm trees, beaches and lizards are all common to Florida’s landscape, but did you know not all lizards are native? more
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Dr. Alan Chambers, tropical plant geneticist and assistant professor of horticultural sciences at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, co-led the generation of a “chromosome-scale” sequencing of Vanilla DNA.
Vanilla DNA mystery uncovered by latest UF/IFAS research in South Florida
University of Florida scientists have developed a tool to unlock the genetic traits of vanilla beans. more
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A new UF/IFAS app will help blueberry growers identify and manage diseases.
App to help blueberry growers battle diseases and pests
A new University of Florida app will help the state’s blueberry growers identify and manage disease... more
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UF/IFAS findings show less need for pesticide to control strawberry pest
It’s harvest season for Florida’s $300 million-per-year strawberry season, so those who grow this fruit need help to control pests... more
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Just in time for the west-central Florida strawberry harvesting season, UF/IFAS is releasing two new varieties – and the white strawberry is one of them.
White strawberry one of two new UF/IFAS varieties ready for harvest season
A white strawberry? Not red? Yes, you “read” that right. And it smells a little like a pineapple. more
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A new UF/IFAS app, similar to the one shown here, helps users identify and avoid toxic plants.
New UF/IFAS app to ID toxic plants
Now, a new, free app designed by UF/IFAS researchers and Extension faculty helps you identify toxic plants. more
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27,000 acre DeLuca Ranch donated to UF
More than 27,000 rural acres near Yeehaw Junction in Florida’s southern Osceola County has been gifted to the University of Florida... more
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Tropical Storm Eta, flooding damage crops
According to a report from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, the cost of the damage to crops from the rain dumped... more
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Farmers receive about 11.9 cents for every $1 spent on Thanksgiving dinner
For every dollar Americans spend on their Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn approximately 11.9 cents, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU). This marks a slight … more
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Rob Northrop, seen here, is the urban forester for UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. He has been named an honorary member of the Society of Municipal Arborists.
Urban forestry agent honored by national society
In his 15 years with UF/IFAS, Extension forester Rob Northrop has worked with scientists to bring much-needed tree shade... more
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Did updated nutrition label change sugar consumption?
The new nutrition label attracts more attention to sugar and calorie content, but did not... more
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Terry Daniel
Women ranchers face challenges
One might be surprised by my answers when asked to write about the challenges facing today’s woman rancher. more
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OKEECHOBEE — On Nov. 14, Terry Daniel led a tour of her ranch for the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association.
Cattlewomen learn from rancher’s experience
Terry Daniel did not grow up on a ranch. “I got a late start,” she explained, as she came from a family of medical professionals. more
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Pickleworms are a common pest on summer squash, winter squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe and pumpkins.
In a real pickle with pickleworms
I hate pickleworms for attempting to ruin my summer squash! more
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U.S. Sugar leaders pleased by new Farm Bureau survey
An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) poll released last week heartened executives at United States Sugar Corporation..... more
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