Category: Crops
Disease ID for Vegetable and Agronomic Crops Workshop
May 21, 2019
Please join us June 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Suwanee Valley Agricultural Extension Center (8202 CR 417, Live Oak, FL 32060) (with Dr. Tatiana Sanchez, Commercial Horticulture Agent and Dr. Kevin Korus, Ag and Natural Resources ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Twisted Whorl Syndrome in Corn Surfaces in North Florida
May 16, 2019
Throughout North Florida, producers have reported seeing corn of certain varieties with twisted whorls and other unusual symptoms. Soon after planting, the region experienced cool temperatures in combination with the occurrence of cloudy days. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsTags: Corn, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, UF/IFAS Extension
The Native Cousins of Blueberries
April 26, 2019
April is prime blueberry season in much of Florida with production spread throughout the north and central regions. Much of Florida’s commercial blueberry production relies on patented southern highbush varieties, but did you know that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsTags: Small Farms
A New SWFREC Dormitory
April 23, 2019
Located in Immokalee, Florida, the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research & Education Center (SWFREC) serves growers, farmers, and community members in Collier, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties. Faculty direct graduate student research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Graduate Students, IFAS, Student Dormitory, SWFREC, UF
Celebrating Blueberries at the Volusia County Farmer’s Market
April 22, 2019
In April, the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family Nutrition Program agents and staff teamed up to deliver a joint event serving hundreds of Volusia County residents at the Deland Farmers Market. Commercial ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Blueberries, Farmer's Market, Season, Youth
Newly Appointed UF/IFAS Extension Agent with Experience in Disease Tolerant Citrus Serves Indian River District
April 18, 2019
A horticultural research scientist with experience in the development of disease-free citrus rootstock and disease tolerant citrus varieties in Iran’s northern agricultural region will now serve the Indian River District’s growers. Amir ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Root Biology Science Grant
April 16, 2019
Even though almost all of Florida’s citrus trees are now affected by citrus greening, a disease that has compromised the state’s most valuable crop, growers and scientists are working to slow the disease and produce healthy fruit on trees ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ResearchCOTTAGE FOODS: BREAKING (EVEN) AND ENTERING (NEW MARKETS). M.Smith, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter, Pasco, Hernando County, and S. Bresin, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County
April 15, 2019
Situation: An understanding of sound business practices is essential for any enterprise. However, too often participants in the local food system are unequipped with the economic literacy necessary to navigate the system. In 2011, Florida passed ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Ag, Agriculture, Bresin, Smith, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County
EXPLORING LOCAL CUISINE FROM THE ROOTS UP: A FOOD SYSTEMS APPROACH TO FIGHTING FAKE NEWS Moffis*, B.1, Mann*, M.1, Wilchcombe, M.1, Popenoe, J.1, Singleton, L. 2
April 15, 2019
1. Extension Agents, Florida Cooperative Extension, Lake County, Tavares, FL 32757 2. Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County, Wilmington, NC 28403 Most U.S. citizens are removed from direct involvement ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Ag, Agriculture, Cuisine, Food Systems, Mann, Moffis, Popenoe, Singleton, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Wilchcombe