Some truffle producers in the eastern U.S. intending to grow European black truffles –scientific name, Tuber melanosporum — are also accidentally cultivating winter truffles — Tuber brumale — a related species that looks nearly identical ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
We would love to C.E.U. in person at CEU Day! You know you need CEUs, so come hang out with experienced Extension Agents to talk plants, palms, and pests in a comfortable and engaging environment. Plus, virtually, we cannot hear the laughter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
As the official state fruit of Florida, the orange is also a major contributor to the state’s economy, along with other types of citrus. In a report from the Economic Impact Analysis Program, it was estimated that, based upon the latest available ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Research
Edible ornamental landscaping is the combination of edible and non-edible ornamental plants. Selecting and maintaining plants according to the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles can provide an edible ornamental landscape that is attractive, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Wakulla 4-H members started a Food Forest Garden at the Wakulla County Public Library in 2020. Adult volunteers and youth volunteers embraced an outdoor activity with a purpose. The club studied permaculture and the layered garden concept ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Hi! I’m Karen Stauderman, a Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Florida based out of Volusia County. Often in extension, we receive lots of questions on what to grow in Florida to make money or what may be successful ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Creado por Brad Buck, sénior especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. Lucas Frank empezó a elaborar cerveza en su casa en el 2010 y para el 2019 decidió cambiar de carrera después de trabajar en el sector de salud durante 20 años. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Creado por Kirsten Romaguera, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. Estados Unidos se encuentra entre las principales naciones consumidoras de café del mundo, importando en gran medida sus granos favoritos de países sudamericanos ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe United States is consistently among the top coffee-consuming nations in the world, largely importing its favorite beans from South American countries such as Brazil and Colombia. University of Florida researcher Felipe Ferrao says the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Florida is among the only places in the USA where we can grow subtropical and tropical fruit crops. This is because Florida has the necessary climatic and soil conditions that allow farmers to grow these types of crops, as well as an established ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,