Highlights: UF’s Food and Resource Economics Department is launching the Wayne T. Davis Agricultural and Rural Entrepreneurship program in Fall 2026 to help students build agriculture-focused businesses. The new course sequence teaches ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. ¿Cree que no puede cultivar aguacates en los fríos inviernos del norte de Florida? Piénselo de nuevo. La importante ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Highlights: University of Florida scientists proved their cold‑hardy avocado lines can survive the January 2026 freeze, enduring temperatures as low as 17 degrees, which is far colder than commercial varieties like Hass can tolerate. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Four Generations In the heart of Suwannee County sits four generations of farmers, guided by tradition and dedicated to protecting the land that sustains us. Back in the 1940’s, Raymond Jackson and his son Billy Jackson started growing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Highlights: Researchers successfully fertilized a horse egg using IVF for the first time in the state of Florida. Frozen sperm, rather than fresh or chilled sperm, appears more practical for IVF. The Florida horse industry supports ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
What: The UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center is hosting a centennial anniversary dinner and Field Day tour event showcasing over 100 years of advancement and commitment to the Tri-County Agriculture Area, an epicenter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
If you’re looking to create visual interest in your Florida landscape without adding extra maintenance to your to-do list, muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a standout choice. This beloved Florida native is known for its delicate, ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Home Landscapes
UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for March 11, 2026 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
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Tras un invierno que golpeó con más fuerza de lo esperado, congelando flores y frutos y debilitando las esperanzas, los productores de arándanos de Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
White-tailed deer damage in agricultural fields can be substantial and is an increasing concern for growers across Florida. Deer may not be a major issue in every region, but understanding where damage occurs and what types of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife