Frost on flower growing on tomato plant in a greenhouse.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 5, 2026

Optimizing Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Tomato Production in North Florida By Laura Jalpa, Rao S. Mylavarapu; George Hochmuth, Yuncong Li, Bala Rathinasabapathi (Revision Author) Tomato is a vital commercial crop in north Florida, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Soil And Water Science, EDIS Journal, Fertilization, Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Soil And Water Science Department, Tomato, Tomato Production
Nearly mature watermelon growing in a field row.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Plant Pathology (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 5, 2026

UF AgriGator Spray Program: Watermelon By Nicholas S. Dufault, Mathews Paret, Kiersten Fullem, Pamela D. Roberts, Gary Vallad, and Susannah Da Silva. This guide is intended as a resource for Extension agents and growers and contains information ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ask IFAS, Blueberry, Department Of Plant Pathology, EDIS Journal, Plant Pathology Department, Spray Program, Watermelon
Green papaya fruit growing from tree branches.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Horticultural Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 4, 2026

Newly Translated Publication Achachairu (Garcinia humilis), árbol frutal: botánica y cultivo comercial en el sur de Florida Por Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, Bruce Schaffer. Este ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Asian Vegetables Emerging In Florida, Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Horticultural Sciences Department, Tropical Fruits
An Italian stew cooking in a pot on a hot plate. Photo taken 02-26-25.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Family, Youth and Community Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 4, 2026

A Taste of Culture: Overview of the Systematic Refinement of a Culinary- and Spice-based Extension Program Isabella Alobele, Lori Johnson, Hillary MacMichael, Amy Mullins, Ava Theng, Madison Gindea, Ryan Perez, Tatiana Tchuisse, Yvette Vork, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Curriculum, Heat, Heat Stress, Herbs, Safety, Spices, Taste Of Culture
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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 3, 2026

Shopping for Health: Sweet Corn By Audrey Mailly and Wendy J. Dahl. Sweet corn is not just a side dish for summer barbecues. It is a delicious, crunchy vegetable you can enjoy throughout the year! Many love its natural sweetness, but sweet ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Education Programs, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Shopping For Health Series, Sweet Corn

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