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Finger limes, unique new options for Florida growers
Finger limes, a unique citrus variety gaining interest among chefs, foodies and citrus growers ... more
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Internationally acclaimed scientist to lead Everglades research
Samira Daroub has been named director of the UF/IFAS Everglades Research & Education Center... more
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Researchers and industry tackle climate change and the future of food
This century, food producers will face a complex challenge: grow enough food to help billions more people get the nutrition they nee ... more
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UF/IFAS researchers creating Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur
Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good... more
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Homemade device may help arborists assess odds of falling trees causing damage
With a device they can make on their own for only $159, arborists can for the most part accurately assess ... more
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Cautiously optimistic: Study looks for riskiest tree disease spreaders, finds none
Think of the 27-expert, nine-country survey team as tree epidemiologists, looking for the next “tree pandemic” ... more
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USDA-NIFA awards UF/IFAS, other scientists $450,000 to develop bermudagrass cultivars
Bermudagrass is the most used warm-season perennial grass forage in the southeastern United States ... more
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Expert explains why Florida strawberries are so wonderful
When you think of February, you might dream of a Happy Valentine’s Day, roses and ... strawberries ... more
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USDA grant to enhance UF/IFAS vanilla research, promote domestic industry
A tropical fruit breeder with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a step closer to establishing a domestic vanilla industry for growers... more
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UF/IFAS, UF College of Medicine combine to offer health screenings for farmworkers
, UF/IFAS Extension and the UF College of Medicine will screen as many as possible for various health conditions... more
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John Williamson II and Jenna Larson were honored with proclamations at the Jan. 20 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners.
FFA students honored as national champions
Two FFA students from Okeechobee won national honors in the FFA Agriscience competition. more
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USDA offers expanded conservation program opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing ... more
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Survey finds ‘Florida’ branding increases orange juice sales
Consumers are more likely to buy orange juice if they think the fruit comes from Florida ... more
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Research shows a more environmentally friendly way to control strawberry pests
Good news for farmers as we near the height of the strawberry growing season more
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Add Florida-grown produce to your winter meals
Florida produces a bounty of vegetables this time of year, and that’s good news for Floridians. more
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This picture shows the smart sprayer developed by UF/IFAS agricultural engineer Yiannis Ampatzidis.
Ag engineer develops smart-spray technology to help reduce fertilizer, pesticides
Growers need to spray efficiently so they can apply pesticides and fertilizer only to crops – and minimize the chemicals that may contaminate natural resources. more
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Hibiscus plants not flowering? Scout for the hibiscus bud weevil
About 35 species of native hibiscus in the United States offer residential, business and public landscapes an abundance of flowers. more
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Consumers may prefer a product sold from grocery store shelves over a minimally pasteurized refrigerated product
Consumers like shelved tomato juice more than refrigerated
Tempted by the tangy taste of tomato juice? Consumers may prefer a product sold from grocery store shelves over... more
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Hendry County farm tour planned
The 42nd Farm Tour is Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. more
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Breakthrough laminitis research shows promise for the future
Horse owners usually dread hearing the diagnosis of “Laminitis.” more
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