Q&A on Cyberattacks in Agriculture
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 [...]
Researchers Finds Natural Sweeteners in Citrus
A UF/IFAS researcher team found multiple natural sweeteners in citrus which have potential as artificial sweeteners. The health benefits of orange juice and other citrus products are numerous, but [...]
The Importance of Farm Safety
See the highlights from a Q&A on Farm Safety with UF/IFAS assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, Serap Gorucu. Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries. According to the [...]
Highlights of the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
See the highlights from the informational seminars that were given at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo by UF/IFAS experts. Events like the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo are [...]
Details of Needing a Pesticide Applicator License
Find out if you need a pesticide applicator license to lawfully apply pesticides in the State of Florida. There’s no denying there are a lot of insects in Florida, [...]
Sprayer Calibration Q&A
Read excerpts from a Q&A on sprayer calibration with experts from four different sprayer companies across North America. Sprayer calibration and nozzle size are important considerations for adequate spraying [...]
Attend the UF/IFAS Florida Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show
Learn all about topics concerning horse health at the UF/IFAS Florida Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show. Florida is a horse state, with many ranches employing horses to get [...]
Tomato Research to Study Nematodes and Warming Temperatures
A UF/IFAS scientist is part of a team that is conducting tomato research into nematodes and warming temperatures. UF/IFAS scientist and assistant professor of molecular nematology, Peter DiGennaro, is [...]
Two Major Florida Ag Production Guides Released for 2022-23
Get your copy of the two Florida Ag Production Guides just released, covering citrus production and vegetable production. Florida agriculture is an important industry with hundreds of different crops [...]
Genes That Affect Strawberry Flavor Identified
UF/IFAS scientists have identified the genes that control strawberry flavor that enhance taste for a more appetizing strawberry. Florida is one of the major strawberry-growing states in the country; [...]
Take Your Florida Pesticide Exam Online
Every Florida pesticide exam is now available to take online to achieve or renew certification as a licensed pesticide applicator. There are about 70,000 certified pesticide applicators in The [...]
Register Now for the 2022 Florida Tomato Conference
Registration is open for the 2022 Florida Tomato Conference on September 7th at the LaBelle Civic Center. Florida tomato growers should register now to attend the 2022 Florida Tomato Conference on Wednesday, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]