Category: Crops

University of Florida researchers find promising new treatment in fight to beat citrus greening

by Brad Buck
May 6, 2020

By RUTH BORGER GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have discovered another possible solution to the plague of citrus greening that is impacting Florida’s citrus groves. This new information adds to the growing portfolio ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Research And Education Center, Claudio Gonzalez, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Treatment

New Professor Introduces Latest Research to Handle Invasive Insects

by Robin Koestoyo
May 5, 2020

The first time Tolulope Morawo heard about the ability of beneficial insects to protect food crops from pest insects, he knew he had found his lifelong career. In 2009, Morawo learned from a lecture that phorid flies kill fire ants by laying ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease,

New Report Features Federally Funded UF/IFAS Citrus Research that Provides Economic Boost

by Ruth Hohl Borger
May 4, 2020

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences citrus and horticultural faculty are featured in “Innovation to Profit,” recently published by the Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation (SoAR). The report explores ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Research, Citrus Research And Education Center, Florida Citrus

Biological Pest Control – IPM cutting edge solutions

by Donna Corbelli Castro
May 4, 2020

A Lunch and Learn series presented by: UF/IFAS Extension in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The term Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is multifaceted. One of the components of a good IPM strategy is using Biologicals to control ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Tags: Alternatives To Pesticides, Beneficial Insects, Beneficial Nematodes, Biological Pest Control, CEUs, FNGLA, Insects, IPM, ISA, Ladybugs, Newsletter2, Organic

Florida-fresh mushrooms: Delicious, weird, and healthy

by Jessica Sullivan
April 30, 2020

First it was toilet paper, then hair dye, now mushrooms. Mushroom sales have gone up while people are staying at home and cooking more. Healthy and flavorful, mushrooms are an excellent source of protein, vitamins B and C, potassium, phosphorus, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Covid-19, Florida Mushrooms, Gardening, Mushroom Cultivation, Mushroom Production

Raise a Glass on National OJ Day

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 30, 2020

By Ruth Borger National OJ Day is officially Monday, May 4th. The Florida Department of Citrus sponsors this annual event and is leading a social media effort which raises awareness about Florida orange juice and this year’s theme is Toast ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: Citrus, National OJ Day, Orange Juice

Tips for Growing Sweet Corn

by Alicia Lamborn
April 29, 2020

When growing sweet corn, many home gardeners have similar questions. Can I plant one long row at the back of my garden to prevent shading other veggies? How much fertilizer do the plants need? Do the suckers need to be removed? Find the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Farm, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

The Importance of Submitting Plant Samples to Diagnostic Laboratories

by Kevin Korus
April 27, 2020

Why Submit a Sample? In this age of modern technology and web based diagnostic platforms, it is becoming much easier for producers and other professionals in plant production to find answers to questions about their growing operations. Although ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,

Don’t Forget Your Pastures this Spring

by Cynthia Sanders
April 22, 2020

Although we are thinking about COVID-19 and how that is affecting our lives. We can't forget it is spring and time to think about our pastures. This will give us an opportunity to get out in the pasture. Although we are all trying to cut corners, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, FarmingAlachua, Livestock, NGLAG, UF/IFAS Extension

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