UF/IFAS researchers are testing MELCAST, a spray advisory system aimed at watermelon foliar diseases. Florida watermelon growers looking for help in managing watermelon foliar diseases may soon have the [...]
Be on the lookout for entomopathogenic fungi, or “friendly” fungi that look worrisome but are beneficial for citrus groves. There are two entomopathogenic fungi that you might encounter in [...]
FDACS has granted a 24(c) special local need registration got the citrus trunk injection product ReMedium TI. Florida citrus growers have been watching trunk injection trials with interest, and [...]
Explore the basics you should know about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, legislation aimed at improving the H-2A guest worker program. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA) has passed [...]
A problem with fertilizer applications due to Hurricane Ian are at the center of a FFVA request to defer BMP site visits. Hurricane Ian has thrown a wrench into [...]
Two inductees for the 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame have been announced, honoring their role in Florida ag. The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation and Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried [...]
Gibberellic acid research study results show the continuing benefits of monthly treatments on citrus. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo offered many informational presentations, including one by UF/IFAS horticulturist Tripti [...]
See advice in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for combating phytophthora in citrus groves after the hurricane. Hurricane Ian caused a lot of flooding in Florida citrus groves, [...]
See the HLB-tolerant citrus options shared at a recent UF/IFAS citrus Extension-hosted virtual presentation. During a recent UF/IFAS citrus Extension-hosted virtual presentation, John Chater, a horticulturist and assistant professor [...]
See two tips from UF/IFAS on helping citrus trees meet water demands in the wake of Hurricane Ian in Florida. According to a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article, [...]
See tips on getting the most out of your soil moisture sensors to increase water-use efficiency in Florida soils. Soil moisture sensors are one of the best options for [...]
See recommendations from UF/IFAS for improving your citrus grove after a hurricane, such as after Hurricane Ian. Florida citrus growers can take action now to protect their groves from [...]
See the details of the Calf Care Quality Assurance Program (CCQA), aimed at improving calf welfare, an important concern for the Florida Beef Industry. “Animal industries should be prepared [...]
See all of the reasons why you should attend the 2022 Florida Ag Expo on November 2nd at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. The 2022 Florida Ag [...]
The results of a recently published study suggest that insecticides affect bees and strawberries in undesirable ways. Bees are an important part of many crops, including strawberries. Though strawberries [...]
See the UF/IFAS’s Tip of the Week concerning flooding and food safety in agriculture in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian has caused a lot of problems for [...]
See all of the programs for Florida ag producers affected by the destruction of Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian has caused a tremendous amount of destruction in Florida, and those [...]
UF/IFAS is hosting a handful of Fruit Display Days for Florida growers and others to see the latest varieties from its breeding programs. The University of Florida Institute of Food [...]
UF/IFAS’s Indian River Research and Education Center is hosting the Millennium Block Variety Trial Field Day October 19th. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) [...]
See the basics that you should know about cyberattacks in agriculture so you know how to protect your ag operation. Did you know that experts estimate that a cyberattack [...]
