Category: Crops
Topic Tuesday: Two-Spotted Spider Mite
November 2, 2020
It finally feels like fall with cool temperatures moving into North Florida last week! Cool temperatures mean we can start planting crops that require cooler temperatures and shorter days to grow. Not many people know this, but strawberries ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Horticulture, Strawberry, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, Two-spotted Spider Mite
New blueberry variety honors benefactor and UF alumnus Alto Straughn
October 29, 2020
When Patricio Muñoz developed the University of Florida’s newest blueberry variety, he wanted to name the fruit in honor of Alto Straughn, a longtime, strong supporter of UF’s blueberry breeding program. “A ‘sentinel’ is a watcher ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot TopicTags: 'Sentinel', Alto Straughn, Blueberry, Cultivar, Horticultural Sciences, Market, Patricio Munoz, Smell, Taste
CALS Alumna Highlight: Dr. Valerie Sledd
October 28, 2020
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Valerie (McKee) Sledd earned her undergraduate degree from the Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) Department in 2014 and her Ph.D. from the Department in 2019. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, CALS, CALS Alumni, Career Services, Careers
Ecosystem Services: What Florida Ranches can Offer Beyond a Burger!
October 23, 2020
Many people think of Florida and see our coastal communities, Mickey Mouse, sprawling urban development, and an almost “care-free or vacation” lifestyle to accompany it. While urbanization and economic development are vital to any economy, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Beef Cattle, Ecosystems, Sustainable Agriculture
UF/IFAS CALS Alumnus Featured on Food Network Show, “Halloween Wars”
October 23, 2020
For UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) alumnus Chad Gainey, Halloween is not only just his favorite holiday, it’s a chance to showcase his spooktacular pumpkin carvings on the hit ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agricultural Education, Alumni, Art, Business, CALS Alumni, Halloween, Pumpkins
What fruits can you grow in Central Florida?
October 22, 2020
Fruit Gardening Webinar Series Here at UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, we just finished up our "Get Your Grove On" webinar series. The series ran from September 23rd-October 21st and met for an hour every Wednesday at lunch time. During ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Central Florida, Fruit, Fruit Trees, Growing Fruit, Pruning, Subtropical Fruit, Tropical Fruit