Tag: fruit crops

Ripe Persimmons on Branch with deep blue sky

UF/IFAS Growing Market Opportunities for Florida Persimmons

by Eva Sailly
November 19, 2025

As Florida growers look for profitable alternatives that can compete with California and other global markets, persimmons are emerging as a strong option for those seeking reliable yields, consumer appeal, and steadily increasing potential. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Dr. Muhammad Adnan Shahid, Extension, Field Day, Fruit Crops, Horticultural Sciences, NFREC, NFREC Fruit Physiology Lab, Persimmon Field Day, Persimmons, Quincy, Stress Physiology

Blackberry Field Day showcases what’s ahead for this superfruit

by Eva Sailly
June 30, 2025

Just under 100 registrants attended UF’s first-ever Blackberry Field Day at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, marking a major step in expanding blackberry production in the state. The event showcased current ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cultivars, Field Day, Fruit Crops
image - FLREC assistant professor of nematology Abolfazl Hajihassani

UF/IFAS scientist battles ‘hidden enemies’ in South Florida’s soil

by Lourdes Mederos
March 6, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – When it comes to soil, Abolfazl "Abi" Hajihassani can give South Florida growers the scoop nematodes and more. As the newest member of UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, the assistant professor ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Abolfazl "Abi" Hajihassani, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Fruit Crops, Nematodes, Ornamental Plant Industry, Research, Root-knot Nematodes, Soil, Soil Microbes, Soil Science, South Florida, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center

There’s Plenty to See, Do, Learn: UF Open House on Dec. 4 Invites Community to Engage with Science

by Lourdes Mederos
November 20, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is committed to discovering science-based solutions that make tangible positive impacts on the lives of people worldwide. On December 4, the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ashley Smyth, Avocado, Climate Change, Ecosystems Restoration, Fruit Crops, Geoffrey Meru, Hemp Research, Industrial Hemp, Open House, Ornamental Plants, Papaya, Pest Management, Red Tide, Research, Sea Level Rise, Soil And Water Sciences, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, Vanilla At TREC, Vegetable Crops, Water Quality

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