Off-Season Pruning Effectively Reduces Dragon Fruit Canker By Shouan Zhang, Pamela Dutra, Romina Gazis, Jonathan Crane, and Jeff Wasielewski This fact sheet presents evidence obtained from local commercial dragon fruit plantings, where ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
I am no stranger to food myths. Until this year, one from early childhood still rang in my ears: "Corn has no nutritional value." This was hammered into my head all my life, so you can imagine my surprise when I learned this statement had been ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
A Warm Welcome My first week as a 4-H Extension Agent was nothing short of energizing and fulfilling. From the moment I walked into the office, I was greeted by an incredible team who immediately made me feel at home. Adjusting to a new routine, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops
Shopping for Health: Sweet Corn By Audrey Mailly and Wendy J. Dahl. Sweet corn is not just a side dish for summer barbecues. It is a delicious, crunchy vegetable you can enjoy throughout the year! Many love its natural sweetness, but sweet ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
After a myriad of sweet corn trials at the UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture Extension Farm by a solid team of experts including Gary England, Scott Chambers, Dr. Marcio Resende and Dr. Wendy Mussoline, a local farmer has picked up the baton and ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
This spring, Dr. Resende was named the new Lyle C. Dickson Chair in Plant Breeding, a prestigious appointment that recognizes not just a remarkable research career, but a deep commitment to growers, students, and innovation. Eminent Scholar ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) have a powerful new ally in the fight against crop diseases. Meet Monica Navia-Urrutia a plant pathologist at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Since 1921, the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC) has built a rich history and world-class reputation for its commitment to growers, promoting sustainable agricultural systems and protecting South Florida’s natural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Sweet Corn Variety Trial While food prices are high and supply chains are struggling to get merchandise into the stores this holiday season, the economically challenged in and around the Tri-County Agriculture Area of Putnam, Flagler and St. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
By Wendy Mussoline, UF/IFAS Multi-County Agriculture Agent When we have that need to satisfy our “sweet tooth” we often choose chocolate or ice cream. If we’re on a healthy kick, then we might make a better choice and satisfy our cravings ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension