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Here Braham Dhillon is demonstrating a new web app called Robigus. He is a molecular plant pathologist at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center and a specialist in fungal pathogens of palms, woody plants and agricultural crops. His research program combines basic and applied science to better understand how these pathogens infect and spread. the app can help detect crop threats globally with the tap of a screen or keyboard.

Can Robigus be the new crop guardian? This app tracks plant diseases globally

by Lourdes Mederos
September 8, 2025

Named after the Roman god who once guarded wheat fields from blight, Robigus is the newest tech ally in the fight against plant diseases. Developed by a scientist at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, App, Braham Dhillon, Cavendish Bananas, Crops, Disease Outbreaks, Farms, Fields, First Reports, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Fruit, Fungal Pathogen, Gardeners, Global, HiPerGator, Homeowners, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Molecular Plant Pathologist, News, Nursery, Palms, Plant Disease, Plant Pathology, Plants, Robigus, Roman God, Scientists, Tropical Race 4 Of Fusarium, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Supercomputer, Vegetable

From problem to on-farm solution: The journey of one UF/IFAS AI technology

by Brad Buck
February 11, 2025

A few weeks after Yiannis Ampatzidis started working at the University of Florida in 2017, Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on the Florida peninsula and its citrus groves. Growers needed to count their trees with precision to get crop insurance, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS
Tags: #aiatuf, Agricutural And Biological Engineering, Agroview, Artificial Intellgience, Citrus, Counting, Crop Insurance, Diseases, Farms, Insurance, Inventory, Lab, Pests, Prec-ag, Southwest Florida Research And Education Center, Trees, Yiannis Ampatzidis
farm at sunset with rows of greens

2025 Guide to Seminole County Farms and Farmers Markets

by Morgan Pinkerton
January 13, 2025

Where can I buy locally grown food? Seminole County, Florida, has a rich agricultural history rooted in citrus production, celery farming, and cattle ranching, which once defined its economy and cultural identity. These industries shaped ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farmer's Market, Farms, Local Produce, SeminoleCountyAg

Shop Local in Manatee County

by Nelly Nelson
April 2, 2024

Agriculture has always played a vital role in Manatee County’s economy. With more than 220,000 acres of land dedicated to agriculture production, its economic impact, which is estimated to be about $500 million, is only second to tourism. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus Production, Commercial Fishing, Farms, Livestock, Manatee County, Ornamental Horticulture, Shop Local, Vegetable Crops

Workshop teaches benefits, law of agritourism

by Brad Buck
October 4, 2023

Many farmers are incorporating tourism into their operations to draw visitors and earn an alternate source of income. If you’re interested in establishing an agritourism business, you can now register for and attend a workshop scheduled for ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agritourism, Allie Williams, Education, Entertainment, Farms, Florida Agritourism Law, Food, Luis Rodriguez, Revenue, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, Wildlife, Workshop, Zoom

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