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Florida’s growing rice industry: Discover the potential and benefits of this versatile crop at the August 8 Field Day

by Lourdes Mederos
July 31, 2024

Rice, the vital crop enjoyed by more than half the world's population, boasts a versatility that's hard to match. Across continents, many countries and cultures make the grain their own center of the plate, a side and even incorporate it ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agronomy, Calvin Ordero, De-Fen Mou, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Florida Rice Growers Inc., Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jehangir Bhadha, Julien Beuzelin, Matthew VanWeelden, News, Research, Rice, Rice Cultivation, Soil And Water Sciences, Sugar, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, Water, Water Quality, Wildlife Habitat

Científicos de UF investigan cómo ofrecerle un “café climáticamente inteligente”

by Luz Bahder
July 25, 2024

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  ¿Se le antoja esa taza de café por la mañana? A nivel mundial, los consumidores beben más de 2,2 mil millones de tazas de café al día. Detrás de todo ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Adaptacion, Agricultura, Ali Sarkhosh, Alternativas De Cafe, Altitud, Altura, Brasil, Cafe, Cafe Arabica, Cafe Climaticamente Inteligente, Cafe Robusta, Calidad Del Cafe, Cambio Climatico, Ciencias Horticolas, Clima, Coffea Arabica, Coffea Canephora, Conilon, Cultivo, Cultivos Climaticamente Inteligentes, Demanda Del Consumidor, Español, Felipe Ferrao, Florida, Jonathan Crane, Pierson, Produccion, Resistencia, Spanish, Suelos, TREC, UF-IFAS, Variedad Flexible, Volusia, World Coffee Research

Growing Bananas in South Florida

by Jeff Wasielewski
July 24, 2024

The banana is the most consumed fruit in the world. That should really come as no surprise as the banana is not only packed full of healthy calories and nutrients, it is also quite delicious. In addition to being a global favorite, the banana ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

New UF/IFAS vegetable crop specialist driving innovative research, crop diversification to Florida’s small farms

by Lourdes Mederos
July 24, 2024

Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Climate Change, Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Plant Pathology, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA, Xiaoying Li

Investigadores de UF/IFAS lideran avances en técnicas para impulsar la producción de maracuyá

by Luz Bahder
July 23, 2024

Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Mientras la temporada de maracuyá está en su apogeo en Florida, los investigadores de University of Florida/IFAS están evaluando esta dulce fruta tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Ali Sarkhosh, Chinola, Cultivo Comercial, Cultivo Tropical, Cultivos Frutales, Dia De Campo Del Maracuya, Español, Florida, Florida Central Y Sur, Fruta, Fruta De La Pasion, Fruta Tropical, Impacto Económico, Industra De Cultivo De Maracuya, Instituto Nacional De Alimentación Y Agricultura Del Departamento De Agricultura De Los EE. UU, Investigación Y Educación Sobre Sostenibilidad, Maracuya, Mercado, Parcha, Parchita, Productores Agricolas, Productores De Maracuya, Resistencia A Enfermedades, Resistencia Al Frio Y A Las Enfermedades, Spanish, UF-IFAS, Unidad De Educación E Investigación En Ciencias Vegetales En Citra, Variedad De Maracuya
Townies Pizzeria composting workshop

UF/IFAS Extension partners with pizzeria to teach composting basics

by Megan Winslow
July 16, 2024

As a soil biologist and agent for UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, David Hébert teaches everything from selecting compostable food items to identifying microorganisms. Most recently, he’s done so from within a bustling Fernandina Beach shopping ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Amelia Plaza, Compost, Composting, David Hébert, Extension Nassau County, Fernandina Beach, Free, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lecture, Matt Klabacka, Megan V. Winslow, Megan Winslow, Microscopy, Northeast Florida Fair Association, Partnership, Soil Biology, Townies Pizzeria, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Winn-Dixie, Workshop
Graduate student Eduart Murcia works with a computer algorithm

UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center honors Ph.D. student for National Smart Irrigation Month

by Robin Koestoyo
July 13, 2024

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---In this national Smart Irrigation month, we honor graduate student Eduart Murcia for his work in bringing the next generation of advanced irrigation technology to Florida food producers. Murcia is a current Ph.D. student ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #Smart Irrigation Month, #UFIFASIRREC A, Eduart Murcia, IRREC, IrrigMonitor, Sandra Guzmán

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