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Dr. Brian Bahder photographed at the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center collecting samples.
Study leads to advances in understanding lethal bronzing of palm trees
Palm trees infected with lethal bronzing disease emit signals that warn nearby healthy palms... more
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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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Some tree 'defects' don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane
Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane... more
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Citrus on a tree.
UF/IFAS experiments with citrus varieties
Citrus growers in Florida’s “River” production region along the Indian River Lagoon develop unsurpassed flavor... more
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New research could help breed for less “spooky” horses
University of Florida researchers are working to identify genes that influence horses’ tendency to react to these “spooky” plastic bags. more
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Ghost Orchid
UF professor and his team to show rare Ghost Orchid at Chelsea Flower Show
The rare Ghost Orchid might be known to the public through the book, “The Orchid Thief”... more
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Scientists to deploy hemp crops in ways to combat climate change
Initiated this year, UF/IFAS hemp research and Extension teams will prioritize hemp crops with climate-smart... more
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A student in Dr. Xin Zhao’s organic and sustainable crop production class working in the Horticultural Sciences Teaching Garden.
Students reap real-life experience in Horticultural Sciences Teaching Garden
Luminous yellow squash, bright red turnips and blooming artichokes are just a few of the crops... more
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USDA OTI helps Florida farmers beginning certification process
Florida agricultural producers and farmers in the process of transitioning to organic certification can now sign-up... 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/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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UF plays matchmaker between ranchers and landowners
A new University of Florida project aims to “play matchmaker” between ranchers with livestock and landowners... more
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Zhanao Deng tending to caladiums at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.
Say ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ with a plant – maybe even one bred by UF/IFAS
Making mom breakfast or taking her out for lunch for Mother’s Day (May 14) are both nice gestures. But if you want... more
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Potato breeding program launches out of Hastings Agricultural Extension Center
or more than 50 years, UF/IFAS research and Extension teams have grown potatoes – in what are called variety trials... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Milking R Dairy barn has rubber mats for the cows to stand one while they eat chopped silage.
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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Agricultural byproducts that are inedible to humans, such as orange peels, cottonseed hulls and expired baked goods, can make up around 30% of a dairy cow’s diet.
Florida cows are helping the planet
Did you know that dairy farmers and 125,000+ dairy cows produce more than 300 million gallons of milk every year? “ 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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Florida Friendly-Landscaping™ celebrates 30 years
For 30 years, Florida’s premier landscaping program has helped improve the environment and keep yards beautiful more
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UF/IFAS Extension thanks volunteers
In every Florida county, community members turn to their local UF/IFAS Extension office for year-round assistance in gardening... more
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Camera trap image of a male Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) from Babcock Ranch State Preserve, part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor interior to Fort Myers. The Nature Conservancy works to protect land in Florida by partnering with private landowners and state government entities to help preserve wildlife habitat and to help support wildlife corridors. October 2018.
Ranches are important part of wildlife habitat
Ranches may contain more wildlife than live on the wildlife preserves ... more
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