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Lauren Butler, of Okeechobee, was named the 2023 Florida’s Cattlewomen Outstanding Cattlewoman at the Florida CattleWomen’s Convention, held June 2022 at Marco Island. [Photo courtesy Florida CattleWomen's Association]
Butler named Florida Cattlewomen's 2023 Outstanding Cattlewoman
Lauren Butler was named the 2023 Florida’s Cattlewomen Outstanding Cattlewoman at the Florida CattleWomen’s Convention ... more
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USDA and NASA advance exploration and science
The agreement affirms the two agencies’ interest in continuing their longstanding partnership on... more
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Hurricane preparation practices for fruit trees
Fruit trees are vulnerable to the destructive forces of hurricanes. As climate change leads to more intense and frequent storms... more
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As popularity of craft beer soars, Florida brewer praises UF hops research
Lucas Frank started brewing beer at home in 2010 and in 2019, decided to change careers... more
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Relationships with ranchers key for new state beef cattle economics agent
Hannah Baker attributes her love of cattle to one moment as a child. more
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Now brewing: Coffee research in Florida
The United States is consistently among the top coffee-consuming nations in the world, largely importing... more
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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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