Do you want to work with the University of Florida (UF) in South Florida? Do you know anyone who is perfect for this position? Please read the job description to this very interesting position here in the beautiful Miami! Tropical Fruit Crops ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Work & LifeDid you know?Scientists with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant industry (FDACS/DPI) have confirmed rat lungworm parasite, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, in samples of Giant African Land Snails (GALS) ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseLeaf spots on Ficus plants READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseGrowFest, is supported by the Florida Organic Growers and Consumers Association and several other organizations. Come to see us on October 13-14 at the the Fruit & Spice Park (24801 S.W. 187th Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33031) UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: EventsAttention: You must follow the rules and instructions found in the Call for Proposals The Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program recognizes the value and importance of on the farm, producer experience ... READ MORE
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We had an amazing program on August 7, thanks to the participation of over 70 Miami-Dade growers, pest control supervisors, Extension specialists and chemical industry representatives together at UF-Extension Auditorium in Homestead, Miami area. UF ... READ MORE
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I guess they never asked Superman to get rid of whitefly pests! Otherwise it would have been a painful defeat for the super hero against thousands of little warriors (each adult is approx. 2 mm long) Whiteflies love South Florida and I am ... READ MORE
Category: EventsYup! if you are a fan of this tropical fruit. Come and join UF-Miami Dade Extension friends at USDA Chapman Field Community Day and taste different varieties of mangos grown at this USDA research facility. You can choose one of two new flowering ... READ MORE
Category: EventsPlant diseases (mainly fungal and bacterial ones) are not something new to nurseries, urban landscapes and home gardens in South Florida You need to know what is attacking your crop to get the right pesticide. On June 26th BASF and UF-Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A University of Florida study has revealed that soil in urban Miami has high amounts of 16 pollutants commonly found in vehicle exhaust that have been linked to respiratory, immunological, neurological and other diseases. According ... READ MORE
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