Eggplant originated from South Asia and is a frost/cold-sensitive, warm-season plant. With the right conditions, you can grow eggplant (Solanum melongena) in your summer garden. As well as being a staple in the diet, it has also been ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Horticulture
Central Florida has a sub-tropical climate that is excellent for growing a variety of fruits. Here are our top five choices for easy-to-grow productive fruits for your home landscape. Pineapple Pineapples can be grown and fruit ... READ MORE
Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Introduction As Florida's population continues to grow and demand for food increases, farmers face the challenge of producing high-quality crops while protecting the state's valuable natural resources. Water conservation and responsible fertilizer ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water
Insect Pollinators such bees, butterflies, and flies and beetles support plant health and food production. Homeowners can protect them with simple changes in yard care and planting decisions. Timing is everything When ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Did you know that the first pollinators were beetles? Shifting the perspective from butterflies to beetles, this blog will focus on beetles as pollinators. Beetles are known to be the first pollinators, dating back to the early cretaceous period ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
It’s a good idea to consider vaccinating horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The wet weather is increasing mosquito populations that vector this disease to humans and horses. There have been cases of EEE in horses this year. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
“The very fact that we’re growing blueberries at all is because of UF/IFAS. If we didn’t have those varieties, we wouldn’t be growing blueberries commercially. The breeding program is really what turned blueberries into an important ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
On July 24th, the USDA mid-year Cattle Inventory report was released. All cattle and calves totaled 94.2 million head, a slight increase of 0.2%. Beef cows totaled 28.45 million head, down about 1% or 200 thousand head from July 2025. Excluding ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
As afternoon storms become a regular occurrence, thoughts turn to the trees around our home. You may be wondering if they are safe, or if they can hold up against the wind of a thunderstorm, tropical storm, or even a hurricane. While there ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
What Is Brix, and How Does a Plant Build It? Regarding the recent regulations, you may have heard about citrus (orange) juice and how it supports growers, with a breakdown of key points based on science. There is a lot of science that takes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS