Category: Crops

The Microbiology of Microgreens: Unearthing the Nutrition, Benefits and Science

by Dana Saunders
June 24, 2026

Quick answer Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination when nutrient density and phytochemical production are especially high. Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,

The Lessons Learned in a Sweet Corn Field

by jeaniehouk
June 15, 2026

Growing More Than Corn: Lessons from a 4-H Sweet Corn Project In 4-H, we know that the most real-world lessons learned don't usually come from a textbook, they can happen in the field, under the sun, in the soil, and often in those unexpected ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension

2026 Spring Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network (SWFLSFN) Meeting Recap: Florida Organic Production

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Jessica M. Ryals, David Outerbridge, Allie Williams and Jennifer Hagen

June 12, 2026

Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) The Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) is a group of UF/IFAS agents in the Southwest Region that connects growers with resources focused on diversified, sustainable farming. We ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Polksmallfarms, Small Farms, Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, Southwest Small Farmers Network, UF-IFAS

New on Ask IFAS: Featured Creatures Collection (Mar. – Apr. 2026)

by Susan Gildersleeve
June 9, 2026

Chalcoela moths: Pegasus Chalcoela, Chalcoela pegasalis Walker and Sooty-Wing Chalcoela, Chalcoela iphitalis Walker (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Vera Miskimen, Andrei Sourakov This publication describes chalcoela moths, unusual predatory ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Leafhoppers, Moths, Stink Bugs

Water BMPs for Florida Small Farmers

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
June 9, 2026

Florida farmers operate in a unique environment, including sandy soils, variable weather (heavy rain, droughts, freezes, etc.), and sensitive water resources. To protect water quality and ensure long-term productivity, the Florida Department ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Polk Small Farms, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Water, Water Bmp, Water Efficiently, Water Management, Water Quality

Mejores Prácticas de Manejo (BMPs) de Agua Para las Pequeñas Fincas de Florida

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
June 9, 2026

Los agricultores de Florida operan en un entorno único, caracterizado por suelos arenosos, condiciones climáticas variables (lluvias intensas, sequías, heladas, etc.) y recursos hídricos sensibles. Para proteger la calidad del agua y garantizar ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: En Espanol, Español, Polk Small Farms, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Water, Water Bmp, Water Efficiently, Water Management

UF/IFAS Peanut Field Day (Marianna) – August 13

by Doug Mayo
June 4, 2026

Please join us at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna (3925 Highway 71) on August 13th for the annual UF Peanut Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses exclusively on peanut production, with topics including ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Tags: Panhandle Agriculture, Peanut Field Day, SV Ag Update, UF/IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS Row Crop Field Day (Quincy) – July 30

by Doug Mayo
June 4, 2026

Please join us at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, in Quincy, Florida (155 Research Rd. Quincy, FL 32351) on Thursday, July 30th for the annual Row Crop Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses on corn and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Tags: Panhandle Agriculture, Row Crop Field Day, SV Ag Update

Endangered Species Act and Herbicide Applications: What is Different Now?

by Doug Mayo
June 4, 2026

Authored by: Dr. Ed Borgato, WFREC Crop Weed Specialist and Ranieri Borsari, Research Assistant The Endangered Species Act (ESA) language on pesticide labels focuses on protecting species, their habitats, and family farms. This strategy was ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Panhandle Agriculture, SV Ag Update

Cotton Market Insights: Cotton Issues and Perspective

by Doug Mayo
June 4, 2026

Author: Don Shurley, Emeritus UGA Crop Economist There are now multiple industry and government efforts underway aimed to improve the economics of the U.S. cotton industry. In my 46 years working with farmers and agriculture, I don’t ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Panhandle Agriculture, SV Ag Update

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