Do’s and Don’ts for Citrus After a Cold Snap
Explore what growers should and shouldn’t do for citrus after a cold snap from a UF/IFAS Multi-County Citrus Agent. The Sunshine State is well-known for its hot weather, but [...]
Attend a Free UF/IFAS Webinar on Deadly St. Augustinegrass Virus
CEUs are available for pest control and landscape industry professionals attending the Feb. 7th webinar on the deadly St. Augustinegrass virus. A deadly St. Augustinegrass virus is attacking Florida’s [...]
Tips on Using Herbicides in Your Pastures
A UF/IFAS South Florida Beef-Forage ‘Article of the Month’ shared pointers for using herbicides in your pastures. According to a UF/IFAS South Florida Beef-Forage ‘Article of the Month,’ it [...]
Gibberellic Acid Research Results
A UF/IFAS researcher shared the results of gibberellic acid research showing the benefits of applications during a presentation in mid-January. Gibberellic acid is showing great promise in combating the [...]
Add Your Two Cents on Domestic Fertilizer Production
The USDA is calling for public comments until February 8th concerning projects aimed at improving domestic fertilizer production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking to fund 21 [...]
A Look at Watermelon Varieties
Explore the details of different watermelon varieties available for cucurbit growers to raise in their fields. Watermelon is a favorite food of many, and Florida is the largest producer [...]
Improve Your Knowledge With UF/IFAS’s Fertilizer Science and Technology Graduate Certificate Program
Those with a bachelor’s degree can take UF/IFAS’s Fertilizer Science and Technology Graduate Certificate Program online. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is now [...]
Tips for Optimal Timing for Gibberellic Acid Applications
See tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week on achieving optimal timing for gibberellic acid applications. Gibberellic acid has been used in Florida citrus groves since 2021 when [...]
Read About the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees
Meet the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees and learn about their contributions to the Florida citrus industry. Formed in 1962, the Florida Citrus Hall of [...]
Update on Oak Mulch in Citrus Soil Field Study
See the results of a three-year field study that looked at the affects of oak mulch in citrus soil for combating citrus greening. A field study on oak mulch [...]
Mobile Apps for Ag to Use in 2023
Explore the mobile apps for ag to use on your digital device to improve your ag operation in the new year. Technology has had a huge impact on agriculture, [...]
Consumer Talking Points for Beef Producers
Explore the consumer talking points that beef producers can use when sharing the benefits of beef with consumers. Beef producers are perfectly positioned to “agvocate” for the beef industry [...]
Attend Educational Workshop on Citrus Pest Management
Attend a UF/IFAS educational workshop on citrus pest management on January 19th at CREC in Lake Alfred. Citrus growers are encouraged to attend an educational workshop on citrus pest [...]
Find Information About Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
Tomato growers can find information about Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) on a new information center. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is looming large in the tomato [...]
It’s Time for ACP Dormant-Season Sprays for Citrus
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week maintains it’s time for ACP dormant-season sprays for citrus to combat citrus greening. The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article maintains it is [...]
LIFT AI to Fund 10 Research Projects in Agriculture
The UF/IFAS LIFT AI team has chosen 10 ag research projects to fund that aim to solve practical problems through AI. The University of Florida Institute of Food and [...]
The 2022 Census of Agriculture is Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the 2022 Census of Agriculture for US ag producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the 2022 Census of [...]
A Look at the Affordable and Secure Food Act
See the details of the Affordable and Secure Food Act, which was introduced in the US Senate on December 15th. On December 15th, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduced the [...]
Research Recommendations on Glyphosate Applications in Citrus
See recommendations from research on glyphosate applications in citrus to combat preharvest fruit drop. Glyphosate is commonly used in citrus groves as a tool in a weed management program, but [...]
Robotic Tree Fruit Harvester Beta Release Coming Soon
An Israel-based company is releasing the beta version of its robotic tree fruit harvester in 2023 in the citrus market. Farm labor shortages are a concern for the ag [...]