Category: Agriculture
Tropical Fruit for Central Florida
June 28, 2017
By Brooke Moffis Growing tropical and subtropical fruit such as, banana, pineapple, star fruit, and pomegranate is possible in Central Florida. The key to producing bumper crops of sweet, succulent fruit is knowing the plant’s preferred ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: Fruit, Gardening, Moffis, Tropical Fruit
Bark Beetle Calligraphy exhibit opens at Florida Museum of Natural History on July 8
June 28, 2017
By Ellison Langford Who: The University of Florida/IFAS Forest Entomology lab has collaborated with the Florida Museum of Natural History to display a unique global collection of large bark beetle engravings. What: As bark beetles ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Art, Bark Beetle, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation
UF Water Institute gets $5 million grant to aid region’s agriculture, environment
June 27, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida Water Institute has received a $5 million, five- year grant to promote water security for the region’s farmers, foresters and the environment. The Water Institute, a campus-wide interdisciplinary ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Agriculture, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Grant, News, Water, Water Institute
Cash Flow Statement: Time Well Invested
June 26, 2017
Being a farmer, regardless of the operation's size comes with many challenges, from battling the elements to wrestling with pests to finding a market for the commodities we grow. Finding time to build a cash flow statement every year is a daunting ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Work & LifeTags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cash, Farming, Financial
UF Extension fights for wildlife during National Clean Beaches Week
June 26, 2017
By Rebecca Burton GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida is known for its pristine beaches, endangered species still rely on residents and visitors to keep their habitat clean. In celebration of National Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7), University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Clean Beaches, Extension, News, Sea Turtles
UF hosts showing of ‘Food Evolution’ movie on June 30
June 26, 2017
Who: The University of Florida IFAS horticultural sciences department will host a free showing of the Florida premier of “Food Evolution.” What: The event features York Lecture Series speaker Alison Van Eenennaam and is narrated by ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, WaterTags: Food Evolution, Horticultural Sciences Department, News
University of Florida, DPM Fellowship Opportunity in Plant Biosecurity
June 24, 2017
The University of Florida, Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) Program http://dpm.ifas.ufl.edu/ is recruiting three USDA-NIFA National Needs Fellows (NNF) in the area of plant biosecurity. The interdisciplinary DPM degree provides professional plant ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: 2017-2018, DPM, Fellowship Opportunity
Time to Start Planning for Heifer Development
June 23, 2017
Nicolas DiLorenzo, State Beef Specialist, University of Florida NFREC Even in this current, somewhat depressed, cattle market, replacement females for the Florida commercial cow herd are an annual expense of approximately $400 million. Development ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Beef Cattle, Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture