More and more of us are discovering the sweetness and delicious flavor of mangos. They have been beloved around the world for centuries and now are rapidly increasing in popularity in the US. Whether you add them to fruit salads, drinks, desserts, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
When Dr. Jeffrey Brecht arrived at the University of Florida in 1984, fresh out of graduate school, he stepped into what would become his lifelong career. What began as a first job turned into four decades of research that advanced postharvest ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Florida has long held a special place in America's fruit bowl. With its subtropical climate, the state remains one of the few parts of the continental United States where exotic fruits -- from mangoes and avocados to papayas and dragon fruit ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Spring tree care: Flowering, Pollination, Early Fruit Set (March-May) Watering: Reduce watering during flowering to encourage pollination and fruit set. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 8-3-9 with micronutrients) after ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
What makes Florida-grown mangos a commodity that growers and enthusiasts alike adore? Find out May 21 at a free online Mango Growers Workshop. Whether you grow, pick, pack, sell or simply enjoy mangos, scientists at the University of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. ¡La temporada de mangos ya está aquí!. Los árboles de mango en patios residenciales y sembradíos en el sur de Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchMango season is here. Mango trees on home landscapes and orchards in South Florida are working their way through the fruiting stage, making it prime time as the tiny flowers have begun to reveal tiny fruit. The 2023 mango season erupted ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Managing anthracnose and powdery mildew on mango trees requires a combination of preventive measures and targeted treatments. Both diseases can significantly impact mango production if left unchecked. Here's a comprehensive approach ... READ MORE
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On July 19, 2023 the Southwest Small Farmer Network held the summer meeting at FruitScapes, LLC on Pine Island in Lee County, FL. The focus of the meeting was to highlight the resiliency of producers on Pine Island which was devastated by Hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
My favorite thing about summer is the food. I think that’s because it’s more adventurous. There’s a mild risk factor involved with eating outdoors, contending with sun and sand, shooing away bugs, and lighting a charcoal fire that adds ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life