Thousands of students come to UF every year, but only a select few return to the university after their education is complete. These individuals have a unique, 2-sided insight into the lasting impacts that this institution can have and the value ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
When my husband and I first moved to Florida in February of 2022, our apartment had an abandoned aloe plant on the balcony. It was in the shadiest corner, tilted almost completely over, and had obviously been there for some time. I pitied the ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for May 22, 2025 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Rotational grazing is a great management tool for optimal vegetative re-growth of forages and nutrient distribution of animal waste. Therefore, this allows for better regrowth and increases grazing efficiency. This is not a one size fits ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an investigation this week of a salmonella outbreak linked to a South Florida cucumber grower. As of Wednesday, when the latest FDA update was issued, the investigation included 26 illnesses in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Por Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vásquez y Jonathan H. Crane Nombre común: chicozapote Nombre botánico: Manilkara zapota Familia: Sapotáceas Variedades recomendables: Alano, Makok, Hasyá, Morena y Tikal Acerca de la fruta: Debajo de su ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
A new University of Florida study shows how drones can do more than just take aerial pictures and videos—they can help farmers grow better hemp by seeing the health of their crops with some artificial intelligence assistance. Researchers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
This spring, Dr. Resende was named the new Lyle C. Dickson Chair in Plant Breeding, a prestigious appointment that recognizes not just a remarkable research career, but a deep commitment to growers, students, and innovation. Eminent Scholar ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Among the countless species of orchids, few are as fascinating and unique as the Water-Spider Orchid (Habenaria repens). This orchid is one of the rare examples of an aquatic orchid. Native to Florida, the Water-Spider Orchid thrives in wet, ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Scientists confirm that two of the world’s most destructive invasive termite species are not only spreading in the United States but also hybridizing – the process of two different species crossbreeding to produce a hybrid. This raises ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research