El achachairu es una fruta originaria del altiplano de Bolivia, su nombre proviene de la lengua guaraní y significa “beso de miel”. Este cultivo que se da en otras regiones de Latinoamérica y también se ha extendido a Australia, también ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture
The 2026 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference was held on Thursday, January 29. There were 6 educational presentations, 8 tradeshow booths, and 11 event sponsors. Speakers included UF/IFAS Extension faculty and industry representatives ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Make some horticultural resolutions now for The New Year that will benefit any landscape. Let's look at some resources that will make your landscaping experience in Southwest Florida the best in 2026 – we can help! Start the year ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,Fruit and vegetable growers across the Florida Panhandle, as well as Southern Alabama and Georgia, are invited to attend the 2026 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Annual Conference. This conference will be held Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Fruit Trees for Your Central Florida Yard In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, Anne and Julie talk about growing fruit in central Florida. There are so many varieties of fruit trees from temperate to tropical that it’s ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
Florida avocados, a signature staple in kitchens, a favored fruit tree in landscapes and a source of pride for the state’s growers, are facing a renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd). The disease can severely stunt avocado ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASWe all know Florida is a bit different than the rest of the U.S., and that difference extends to our gardening. More temperate regions plant strawberries in spring, but here, we plant them in September and October. Read on to find out why! Strawberry ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Blueberries are more than just a sweet snack! They are rich in nutrients that support good health. These ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension has launched a new bilingual online resource to help Florida farmers strengthen their operations through effective business planning. The websites, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS
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