J. Dubeux, Jr. and A. Blount, University of Florida/IFAS – North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), 3925 Highway 71, Marianna, FL P. Munoz, University of Florida/IFAS – Agronomy Department, Gainesville, FL. Florida has ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Because Florida summers make it nearly impossible to grow strawberry plants outdoors, we send thousands of seedlings from our breeding program west to cooler more temperate climates for the summer. Our strawberry breeding team works year round ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFASGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Costa Farms will donate 200 orchids for the University of Florida Agriculture and Gardening Day during the Homecoming football game on Nov. 7. UF Athletics and UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are hosting ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFASFT. PIERCE, Fla. --- Nearly 20 years ago, University of Florida Extension Agent and Master Gardener Anita Neal dreamed of a farmer’s market in downtown Ft. Pierce, overlooking the Indian River. She envisioned a place where residents could ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
This blog will feature the department’s research, teaching and extension programs in soil, water and environmental sciences. The Soil and Water Sciences Department offers comprehensive research and educational programs from the molecular to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesThe Mid-Florida Specialty Crops Conference is SOLD OUT!! See you in Apopka on November 6 Unfortunately, there is no more space on this event. Only registered participants will be allowed. Look for our next Regional Conference: April ... READ MORE
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As temperatures begin to cool, protecting pets and livestock from chilly weather becomes a priority. Pets require protection from the cold, as fur, feathers and other outer skin coverings may not provide enough warmth. Younger or small animals ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot TopicSnap beans are in season in Florida from November to May (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2015a). A common sight at the Thanksgiving table, snap beans are an important Florida agricultural commodity and can be used in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot TopicFall crops are the focus of many small farmers in Florida this time of year, but it would be prudent to take a peak forward and start planning for the spring season. Many small farmers that sell directly to consumers at venues like farmers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture