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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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If it’s Halloween, it’s time for a pumpkin
A good jack-o’-lantern has a strong stem and does not show signs of mold more
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Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources selects Class XII
Participants have committed to 11 seminars, totaling 55 days, which further develop... more
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Superfood muscadine grapes get new recipe for success
Florida’s native grape, the muscadine, has long held a reputation for being an acquired taste. more
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Pine Island – (Left to right), David Outerbridge, director of UF/IFAS Extension Lee County; Stephen Brown, horticulture agent for UF/IFAS Extension Lee County, and Lee Keener of Gatherings Grove farm on Pine Island, talk about damage to Keener’s farm after Ian.
A year after Ian, SWFL recovers with help of UF/IFAS Extension
In the year since Hurricane Ian unleashed its fury on Southwest Florida, UF/IFAS Extension... 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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Flint Johns
Lykes Bros. Inc. elevates Flint Johns and Noah Handley to leadership positions
Johns and Handley have stepped into new roles after the passing of Joe Collins, P.E., long-time... more
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Senator Scott speaks at Florida Agribusiness Council gathering
Florida Senator Rick Scott joined Congressman Scott Franklin, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson,, ... more
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Scientists start to discover how to keep produce fresher before they arrive at stores
When you’re perusing the produce section, you’re looking for fresh fruits and vegetables. more
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USDA invests $65 million for Conservation Innovation Grants
On Sept. 5, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $65 million... more
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UF/IFAS offers award-winning urban food production short course
Communities are hungry for urban food production. 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 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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USDA hearing could provide relief to dairy farmers
The USDA is set to hold a hearing that could potentially provide some much needed relief to dairy farmers across the country. more
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New research looks to pollen for plant heat stress resilience
People aren’t the only ones stressed by heat waves. For many plants, higher-than-anticipated... more
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Bob Hochmuth, assistant director of the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center-Suwannee Valley, seen with a watermelon in the field.
Florida watermelon growers sold a bumper crop this year
While many of you enjoy sweet, cool watermelon as a treat or snack this summer, remember where it comes from... 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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Caladium Festival returns to Lake Placid July 28-29
The 32nd annual Caladium Festival Festival, the only festival of its kind in the United States, will be held in Lake Placid 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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