University of Florida citrus and vegetable researchers will present the latest scientific findings for food production at the 78th Florida Citrus Show on April 3. UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center partners with AgNet Media ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops,
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A woman in science with expertise in nanotechnology for crop production has been honored with a prestigious award. Xiaoping Xin is a postdoctoral research associate at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---It is the season to give, and Jaya Nepal wants to share his research findings with food producers in the world’s sandy soil regions. “With less than 4% of the globe’s sandy soil regions utilized for crop production, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Florida’s fresh citrus industry members will join together for Citrus Packinghouse Day on Thursday August 24 to hear of promising research updates, updates in various shipping requirements, and Ag. labor related ... READ MORE
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FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Born in Nigeria, a lifelong citizen of Ghana, a graduate of Costa Rica’s EARTH University, and now a graduate student in the United States, every pace Grace Amponsah takes will help to advance women’s economic status ... READ MORE
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A Fort Pierce native whose life is immersed in St. Lucie County’s agricultural and 4-H programs is a scientist with more than two decades of research and professional publishing experience. Last month, Audrey Hamner Beany returned to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Question: You are a Ph.D. student visiting from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. In what topic is your research? Answer: My dissertation involves the response of different guava genotypes under salinity stress. I work to ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
Record attendance, a festival-like vibe, and an inventive menu of freshly prepared tailgate-style foods regaled 2023 Florida Citrus Show attendees on April 13. "The 2023 Florida Citrus Show was an extraordinary success. Under perfect skies, ... READ MORE
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Citrus growers in Florida’s “River” production region along the Indian River Lagoon develop unsurpassed flavor and texture in a fresh grapefruit product coveted worldwide. Growers in the area have watched the industry they love steadily ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A scientist with a career invested in Florida citrus production will join the research team from the heart of Florida's renowned grapefruit production region. A native of Brazil's famous citrus production region, São ... READ MORE
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