Research Studies Plant Genes to Increase Heat Tolerance in Plants
A group of UF/IFAS scientists are studying plant genes to help understand how to increase heat tolerance in plants. In an ever-warming world, a groups of scientists with the [...]
See the Latest Vegetable Industry Trends
Explore the latest Vegetable Industry Trends happening in 2022 based on the American Vegetable Grower magazine’s 2022 State of the Industry survey. American Vegetable Grower magazine recently released the [...]
The Relationship Between Citrus Nutrition and Soil and Water pH
Read about the important relationship between citrus nutrition and the pH of soil and water from a UF/IFAS Extension agent. The relationship between citrus nutrition and soil and water [...]
Register for FFVA 2022 Now
See three reasons to register now to attend the 78th Annual Convention, FFVA 2022, September 12-14, at Amelia Island, Florida. The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s Annual Convention, FFVA [...]
The Good and the Bad of Citrus Trunk Injections
Research into using citrus trunk injections of oxytetracycline to fight citrus greening shows both benefits and disadvantages. Citrus growers were hoping that bactericides like oxytetracycline (OTC) were the answer to citrus [...]
Pre-Register by 8/12 for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Pre-registration is open through noon on August 12th for the 2022 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, August 17-18, in Ft. Myers, Florida. Pre-registration is now open for the 2022 [...]
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Effect
A quarantine has been established in the St. Petersburg area of Pinellas County due to the presence of an ag pest, the Oriental fruit fly. Routine traps caught two [...]
Attend the UF/IFAS Grape Field Day
UF/IFAS is holding its 4th annual Grape Field Day for those interested in growing grapes and making wine commercially. Growing grapes is a rising alternative crop in The Sunshine [...]
A Look at Improving Soil Health in Citrus Groves
See recommendations for improving soil health in citrus groves with the aim of helping trees mitigate the effects of citrus greening. Citrus growers are always on the lookout for [...]
Research Studies Wildflowers in Citrus Groves
A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research study is looking at the benefits of wildflowers in citrus groves. A research field study conducted by [...]
Tips for Limiting Heat Stress in Citrus Trees
See tips from UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for reducing heat stress in citrus trees and improving the health and improving tree health. Citrus grows well in The Sunshine [...]
Hops Disease Outlook Appears Promising
A UF/IFAS plant pathology professor shared that the hops disease outlook is good if the plants are disease-free from the start. Researchers and growers alike have been looking at [...]
Research Finds IPCs and Brassinosteroids Combat Citrus Greening
Research by a UF/IFAS assistant professor of citrus horticulture indicates IPCs and brassinosteroids keep young trees free of citrus greening. Florida citrus growers have been searching for a treatment [...]
UF/IFAS Begins Research to Update Fertilizer Recommendations for BMPs
Researchers with UF/IFAS have begun the research to update fertilizer recommendations for BMPs for many important Florida crops. With The Nutrient Application Rates Bill, or SB 1000, going into [...]
Use Kaolin Clay for Psyllid Reduction and Citrus Tree Health
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week advises to use kaolin clay to combat Asian citrus psyllids and improve citrus tree growth. Kaolin clay has been found to have a [...]
Tips on Choosing the Best Citrus Leaves for Nutrient Sampling
Find out what the experts say are the best citrus leaves for nutrient sampling to guide your fertilizer decisions. Using citrus leaf sampling is a good way to take [...]
Attend the UF/IFAS-Hosted Vegetable Growers Meeting
UF/IFAS Extension is hosting a vegetable growers meeting on July 11th via Zoom with informational presentations from specialists. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) [...]
Research Looks to Use AI To Assess Livestock Mobility
A group of UF/IFAS scientists are conducting research into using AI to assess livestock mobility for horses, cattle, and more. Keeping livestock healthy is an important part of any [...]
Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Open
Nominate a deserving individual in the ag industry to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame by September 1st. The FL Agricultural Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for [...]
Sign Up Soon for the 2022 Census of Agriculture
The deadline to request to be included in the 2022 Census of Agriculture is fast approaching; sign up by June 30th. The 2022 Census of Agriculture is a survey [...]
