Category: Crops

Alumni Spotlight: Connecting Communities Back to Agriculture

by Eva Sailly
February 11, 2026

Extension From Day One Madelyn Greathouse is the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture and Integrated Pest Management Agent serving Sumter and Pasco counties. She works with a wide range of growers, from blueberry and ornamental producers ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni, Alumni-feature, Blueberry, Cade, Gerardo Nunez, Greathouse, Horticultural Sciences Department, Pasco County, Plant Science, Plant Science Major, St, Sumner County, UF/IFAS CALS, UF/IFAS Extension, Undergraduate

Recap of February 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
February 9, 2026

Recap of February 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector Fruit crops are a cornerstone of Florida’s agriculture industry, with the state ranking among the top producers of citrus, berries, melons, and other specialty fruits. Despite ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Citrus, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, Fruit Flies, Invasive Species, Lime Swallowtail, SeminoleCountyAg

How AI Is Changing Plant Breeding: Redefining the Limits of Sorghum

by Eva Sailly
February 6, 2026

For decades, sorghum has quietly disappeared from US fields. Once grown across much of the country, the drought-tolerant grain is now concentrated primarily in the southern Great Plains, especially Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Since the ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture
Tags: #aiatuf, AI, AI In Agriculture, Alumni, Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Charlie Messina, Dr. Jasdeep Singh, Horticultural Sciences Department, New Publication, Ph.D., Plant Breeding, The Crop Transformation Center

Phosphorus Management in Florida Must Be Soil-Specific

by Mike Loizzo
February 6, 2026

Phosphorus is one of the most essential nutrients for plant growth. It also is one of the most challenging to manage responsibly. When applied efficiently, it supports lawns and landscapes as well as healthy crops. But when it moves off-site ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Dinesh Phuyal, Entisols, Histosols, Lilit Vardanyan, Mehlich, Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management Program, Phosphorus, Soil Chemistry, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Spodosols, Vimala Nair

Survey for Crop Damages During Freeze Events in Florida: Why should you Participate?

by raymondbalaguerb
February 5, 2026

It might be a surprise to you that farmers in Florida can have crops planted in the open field throughout the year. While many of the crops that are planted during winter months are adapted to cold weather, extreme freeze events like the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management,

Media alert: Florida agriculture producers asked to share impacts of winter freezes

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
February 5, 2026

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with recent freeze events, including Winter Storm Gianna. Where: Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

Florida’s Winter Fruits Bring Fresh Flavor and Powerful Health Benefits

by Lori Wiggins
February 4, 2026

Floridians don’t have to wait for spring to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruit. Winter is one of Florida’s most productive fruit seasons, offering a variety of flavorful options that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Citrus fruits ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Family, Fruits, Health, Health Benefits, Healthy, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Winter Fruits

Preparing for Agricultural Damage and Loss Assessments Following Recent Winter Freeze Events

by Alena Poulin
February 3, 2026

Florida has experienced several low-temperature and freeze events between late December 2025 and early February 2026. For the most up to date information about the forecast and freeze warnings in your area, visit the National Weather Service’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension

UF News: Natives & Wine in Florida

by Julia Sirchia
February 3, 2026

Long before humans were around, plants grew in all kinds of places on Earth. From oceans to deserts, plants have evolved to thrive in a diverse range of habitats. It is a good rule of thumb to match a plant to the conditions in which it will ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus Greening, Disease Resistance, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Grapes, HLB, Muscadine, V.rotundifolia, Vitis Vinifera

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