Growing plants is nothing new, but how we grow them is always changing! Join UF/IFAS Extension on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for research updates, nursery management information, and discussion of grower needs and future research priorities. Florida's ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) are working to identify and evaluate new therapies for citrus greening disease through trunk injection ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Orlando, Fl - From September 2025 through March 2026, Florida experienced its third-driest such period on record. By April, nearly the entire state faced moderate to exceptional drought conditions. Today, parts of the state still remain in a ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Water
With so many pesticide license categories and certifications in Florida, it can be difficult to determine which credential applies to your landscape business. For commercial landscape contractors, the most common areas of confusion involve ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
By David W. Marshall, Extension Agent Emeritus Thanks to Hurricane Isaias, which fortunately reached us only as a tropical storm, our rainfall has finally caught up to and even slightly exceeded the average-to-date amount. However, remember ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf
If you participated in The 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census, August 21 or 22nd, you are a verified “Citizen Scientist”. This year’s regional count was a record, over 1,104,617 insects were counted, 13,550 submitted counts from 44,807 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Fertilizer Management Fertilizer Guidance for Vanilla Production in Florida By Alejandra Taco, Jesse Potts, Pamela Moon, Jonathan Crane, Yuncong Li, and Xingbo Wu Vanilla has a three-to-five-year, pre-productive period, during which consistent ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Rainy days are a great reminder to check your irrigation system and save water! It has been raining quite a bit lately, but have you noticed sprinklers running in some yards? If so, you are not alone! This is a good time to think about how ... READ MORE
Category: , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Introduction Welcome to Fun Food Friday! Over the next several months, join us on the fourth Friday as we explore how to grow, prepare, and enjoy some Florida’s favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables We are Kim McMahon, Family and ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
For many people, farming is about more than producing crops. It is often a way to reconnect with their roots, spend more time outdoors, provide local food for their community, and pursue a lifelong dream. There has also been a renewed interest ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension