Category: Crops
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March 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector
March 4, 2024
Recap of March 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector Fruit crops are very important for Florida's agriculture industry. The state is a top producer for many tree fruits, berries, and melons. Despite challenges associated with citrus ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Citrus, Citrus Greening, FFD23-24, FloridaFirstDetector, Fruit, Fruit Fly, Lime Swallowtail, Pests, SeminoleCountyAg
![Strawberries on their vines against a dark tarp.](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/fshndept/wp-content/blogs.dir/82/files/2024/02/2.jpeg)
We Are Developing a Game-Changing Technique to Save Strawberries
March 4, 2024
A warm welcome to Jingyi 'Kini' Cheng, the latest guest in our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows graduate students' research in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Kini is a food science master's ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeTags: Dr. Liwe, Extended Shelf Life, Florida Strawberries, Food-science-research, FSHN Research Journeys, Graduate Student Research, Jingyi Kini Cheng, Masters-research, Research, Research Journeys, Research-journeys-food-science, Research-journeys-food-science-ms, Shelf Life, Strawberries
![Dr. Xiaoping Xin in the Soil, Water and Ecosystems Laboratory](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/irrec/wp-content/blogs.dir/180/files/2024/02/Xin4Blog.jpg)
UF/IFAS postdoctoral researcher recognized for standout leadership in management and mentorship
February 29, 2024
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A woman in science with expertise in nanotechnology for crop production has been honored with a prestigious award. Xiaoping Xin is a postdoctoral research associate at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Crop Production, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources Protection, Postdoctoral Researcher, Soil And Water Science, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida IFAS, Women In Science
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Leap into Learning: Flea Beetles
February 27, 2024
The daytime call of birdsong heralds our gentle transition into the spring season. Light rainstorms ensure that our soils are saturated and that our plants are nourished. The sun's rays work in tandem to encourage the emergence of fresh, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Beetle, Biocontrol, Control, Damage, Ecofriendly, Entomology, Flea, Insects, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Plant
![Two people picking oranges in a citrus grove](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/nmp/wp-content/blogs.dir/237/files/2024/02/Citrus-grove-picking-featured-image.png)
UF/IFAS researchers are re-examining nutrient guidelines for Florida citrus
February 23, 2024
A team of researchers from across UF/IFAS is making progress on updating nutrient guidelines for Florida citrus. The work is needed since current nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) recommendations are based on studies of healthy citrus trees. Now, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsTags: Citrus, Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management Program, Phosphorus, Soil And Water Sciences
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Las alcachofas: más que un alimento saludable, un embellecedor de su jardín
February 21, 2024
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. Las alcachofas, un ingrediente dominante cuidadosamente seleccionado para elaborar tapas españolas, también son un elemento versátil en la auténtica cocina ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Alcachofa, Condado De St. Johns, Cultivo, Español, Florida, Green Queen, Imperial Star, Jardín, Jardineros, Prissy Fletcher, Servicio De Extensión En El Condado De St. Johns, Shinsuke Agehara, Spanish, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension-St. Johns County, Variedades
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Composting Basics
February 9, 2024
If a tree falls in the forest, and there is no one there to hear it, does it make a sound? Of course it does, and I’m sure it’s quite loud. That philosophical question has never held my interest. Now, if you start talking about what happens ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Composting, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture