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Florida Medallion™ strawberry.
Peak strawberry season means more Florida-grown fruit at the market
We’re at the height of the Florida strawberry harvesting season! more
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Prolific blueberry scientist named Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair
During Muñoz’s time as a blueberry breeder at UF/IFAS, the program has brought in over $50 million... more
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Can urban agriculture sow sustainable food production, resilient communities?
Are there best practices in urban agriculture, and can they be adopted in an accelerated fashion... more
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Researchers focus on reducing the amount of methane cows produce
These researchers hope to reduce a minimum of 25% of U.S. methane emissions ... more
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Florida-grown holiday mocktails make the day merry and bright
The holiday festivities are always more fun with something warm or bubbly in your hand, more
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FloriTurf: Three decades in Florida’s turfgrass industry
For nearly three decades, FloriTurf has been at the forefront of turfgrass farming operations... more
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Is the calabaza the next great gourd for growers in the southeastern U.S.?
Because growing the calabaza is adapted to Florida’s tropical climate with minimal irrigation requirements... more
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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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A handful of compost soil. Aerobic decomposition, natural waste, organic recycling.
This holiday season, make the most of your food waste
Make this holiday season the start of your composting practices more
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Larsons honored at Farm City Week Luncheon
Woody and Grace Larson were honored at the Nov. 16 Okeechobee Farm City Week Luncheon ... 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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OKEECHOBEE -- Micky Bandi of Florida Farm Bureau (left) accepted the City Farm Week proclamation from Commissioner Brad Goodbread (right) at the Nov. 9 commission meeting.
Nov. 15-22 is Farm City Week
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County Commission has declared the week of Nov. 15-22 as Farm City Week. 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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Cattlemen's Trade Show at Agri-Civic Center
Three events planned at Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center will highlight local agriculture. more
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“It seems like it never fails. We are supposed to start planting our sugar crop on Monday, but Mother Nature has other plans for us. We received nearly 4 inches of rain last night. We are at the mercy of the good Lord,” Keith Wedgeworth posted on Facebook Oct. 9, 2021 along with a photo of a flooded field.
Most rain that falls in the EAA stays on the farms
Most rainfall that falls on the farms of the Everglades Agricultural Area never leaves the farm. 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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Workshop teaches benefits, law of agritourism
Many farmers are incorporating tourism into their operations to draw visitors and earn... more
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