When an American cowboy comes to mind, most of us envision the plains of Texas. But in reality, Florida is also a huge cattle state, and has a 500-year ranching tradition. Florida—especially the central counties of Okeechobee, Highlands, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
As Florida's summer heat begins to fade, fall offers one of the best opportunities to add native plants to your landscape. Cooler temperatures, lower evaporation rates, and seasonal rainfall help plants establish strong root systems before ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Haipeng Yu As agriculture continues to evolve in a world driven by technology, Dr. Haipeng Yu is helping guide innovative research at the bridge between animal science, genetics and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
A career advancing agricultural research and helping South Florida farmers protect the land and water resources has earned an internationally acclaimed University of Florida soil and water scientist the 2026 Agri-Industrial Award from the ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
By Mary Janik, Master Gardener Volunteer All. These. Leaves. What should we do with all these leaves?! It’s a common complaint in autumn. Folks rake ’em, bag ’em, burn ’em, compost ’em, and leave ’em. Or, you can make leaf ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar) is a small snout beetle known for damaging peaches, plums, and other stone fruits across the eastern United States. While this pest is a major concern in states like Georgia, UF/IFAS entomologists note ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: UF lidera el laboratorio SAFE, financiado por el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, una iniciativa global ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Authored by: Don Shurley, UGA Emeritus Cotton Economist USDA’s monthly supply and demand estimates and crop production projections for October did hold a little surprise. But the reports are likely to be “neutral” as far as impact ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
In 2017, the farming company Cultiva was established in Jennings, Florida. Originally deriving from Italy, the company brought over to the U.S. their idea of growing salad crops year-round using a technique called high tunnel farming. The tunnels ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management
Authored by: Kiersten Fullem, Postdoctoral associate, and Nicholas Dufault, Professor and Extension Specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology - Introduction The timing of peanut harvest is crucial for maximizing yields, peanut grade, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease