Post by Bob Mertens; Horticulture Program Specialist We’ve been receiving numerous inquiries here at the Extension office regarding the yellowing (chlorosis) and subsequent deaths of native Florida slash pines, most notably in and around ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University Florida today named Michael Rogers interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The CREC is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Rogers has a doctorate ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFASGAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida-led research team’s development of a tracking system could change the way companies ship fresh fruits and vegetables, letting them know which produce is closest to expiration and providing consumers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla.— Ramachandran P.K. Nair, distinguished professor in the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ school of forest resources and conservation, is this year’s recipient of the Award in Forest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, UF/IFASGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Foundation today announced a second gift of $1.5 million from The Coca-Cola Co. in support of long-term research aimed at preventing a widespread disease that affects crops in Florida’s $9 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is hosting its second annual Bug Week May 19-23 with activities for students, families and bug lovers around the nation. “The UF Department ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFASJan. 15, 2014 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida researcher Jeffrey Brecht is leading a team of scientists working to eliminate waste and streamline the process of distributing the U.S. Army’s legendary Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MREs). In ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchClick here for high resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have discovered a natural compound to battle insect pests that plague gardeners and growers. The compound boosts crops’ resistance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchBy Sherri Kraeft, Wakulla County 4-H Agent 850-926-3931 Have you ever wanted to sew your own clothes or learn how to quilt? Your opportunity is coming up on Monday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. Read More About It.... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CurriculumCutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Some endangered animals may live in smaller habitats than scientists realize, leading to inflated estimates of their ability to survive, according to a new University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research