GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida Professor Emeritus William S. “Bill” Castle, who is internationally recognized as the leading authority on rootstocks and work that has shaped the entire Florida citrus industry, will be inducted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionAnthracnose and botrytis fruit rot are two fungal diseases that affect strawberries. Until recently, strawberry growers combated these diseases with weekly fungicide applications. However, a new app developed by UF/IFAS researchers may change ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot TopicSince we call western medicine “conventional” medicine, it follows that Complementary and Alternative Medicine would be considered unconventional medicine. In recent years, more and more doctors and veterinarians are embracing alternative ... READ MORE
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Interview with Gabriele Marewski of Paradise Farms Gabriele Marewski is a pioneer farmer in many ways. Her farm is a great example of a resilient business which has seized opportunities to grow whenever they have arrived. There is much ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm ManagementThe question of what happens to the family farm is often riddled with many emotional opinions. So much so, that families may not communicate effectively about their wishes or plans. Many life events can change the dynamics of a family farm. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm ManagementWhat’s in season now is certainly variable, location being a major influence in this area. Chances are, if you’re from a cold weather state and enjoying the Florida sunshine, expectations are a bit different than if you are from around ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is holding one of only five national educational seminars on the Food and Drug Administration’s new final food safety rules. The FDA’s Food Safety ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFASGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have found that newly identified fungal pathogens may suppress an aggressive, invasive grass that is spreading throughout the eastern ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchWith the recent good news of the oriental fruit fly eradication in Miami-Dade County,1 now is a good time to reflect on why this pest is such a threat to agriculture and the successful efforts to keep it out of Florida. Though the name “fruit ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot TopicCucumbers are in season in Florida between March and May and between October and December.1 Cucumbers are often pickled or eaten raw for a refreshing crunch. Look for them now at your local grocery store or farmers market. Cucumber Fun Facts Florida ... READ MORE
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