Tag: Agriculture

UF/IFAS conference to address critical agribusiness policy issues

by Megan Winslow
March 31, 2025

The 10th annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference will address the issues, research and policies shaping the state’s agriculture industry. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture Industry, Alena Poulin, Alex Kelly, American Farm Bureau Federation, Artificial Intelligence, Brittany Lee, Citra, Conference, Damian Adams, Derek Farnsworth, Farm Bill, Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference, Florida Department Of Commerce, Food And Resource Economics Department, Foundation For Food And Agricultural Research, Fre, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, J.J. Grow, Jim Boyer, John Newton, John Walt Boatright, LaKisha Odom, Lisa House, Martha Montoya, Megan Winslow, Nathan Boyd, Paul Hindsley, Plant Science Research And Education Unit, Policy, Psreu, Scott Angle, Suzanne Thornsbury, Tour, Tripp Hunter, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weizhe Weng

Celebrating National Tater Day!

by Hope Nelson
March 31, 2025

National Tater Day March 31st is National Tater Day! First celebrated in 1843, spud enthusiasts throughout the country have taken the day to enjoy this classic starchy vegetable. Not only can we appreciate all the delicious foods made with ... READ MORE

Category: Crops,
Tags: Agriculture, Crops, Food And Resource Economics, National Tater Day, Potato

The Future of Camp Cherry Lake: A Conversation with Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
March 28, 2025

In this Wakulla 4-H Podcast episode, Wakulla 4-H members Caden G. And Emily Z. interview Dr. Scott Angle about Camp Cherry Lake, one of three 4-H camp properties in Florida. Future plans for Camp Cherry Lake include an extensive makeover ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Camp, , UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Camp Cherry Lake, Camping, Scott Angle, UF/IFAS Wakulla, Workforce Preparation

New UF/IFAS plant pathologist brings hope and relief to Everglades Agricultural Area farmers battling crop diseases

by Lourdes Mederos
March 24, 2025

Farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) have a powerful new ally in the fight against crop diseases. Meet Monica Navia-Urrutia a plant pathologist at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Belle Glade, Celery, Cutting-eduge Research, Disease-resistant Cultivars, Diseases, EAA, Economy, EREC, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Food Production, Green Beans, Lettuce, Microgreens, Monica Navia-Urrutia, News, Pests, Plam Beach, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Radishes, Rice, Samira Daroub, Sugarcane, Sweet Corn, TREC, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF IFAS Everglades Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida