This season, we shine the spotlight on Peyton Ecklund. As a Master's student in Dr. Xiaoying Li's Horticulture Vegetable Crops Lab, Peyton is evaluating seed-borne pathogens of okra. A seed was planted Peyton Ecklund graduated from a local ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
Quick answer Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination when nutrient density and phytochemical production are especially high. Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
Growing More Than Corn: Lessons from a 4-H Sweet Corn Project In 4-H, we know that the most real-world lessons learned don't usually come from a textbook, they can happen in the field, under the sun, in the soil, and often in those unexpected ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) The Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) is a group of UF/IFAS agents in the Southwest Region that connects growers with resources focused on diversified, sustainable farming. We ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Chalcoela moths: Pegasus Chalcoela, Chalcoela pegasalis Walker and Sooty-Wing Chalcoela, Chalcoela iphitalis Walker (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Vera Miskimen, Andrei Sourakov This publication describes chalcoela moths, unusual predatory ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Florida farmers operate in a unique environment, including sandy soils, variable weather (heavy rain, droughts, freezes, etc.), and sensitive water resources. To protect water quality and ensure long-term productivity, the Florida Department ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Los agricultores de Florida operan en un entorno único, caracterizado por suelos arenosos, condiciones climáticas variables (lluvias intensas, sequías, heladas, etc.) y recursos hídricos sensibles. Para proteger la calidad del agua y garantizar ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Please join us at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna (3925 Highway 71) on August 13th for the annual UF Peanut Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses exclusively on peanut production, with topics including ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Please join us at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, in Quincy, Florida (155 Research Rd. Quincy, FL 32351) on Thursday, July 30th for the annual Row Crop Field Day. This half-day educational program focuses on corn and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events
Authored by: Dr. Ed Borgato, WFREC Crop Weed Specialist and Ranieri Borsari, Research Assistant The Endangered Species Act (ESA) language on pesticide labels focuses on protecting species, their habitats, and family farms. This strategy was ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops