UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Forage Team Authored by: Maria Elena Mailhos, Marcelo Wallau, Cheryl Mackowiak, and Diwakar Vyas As fall approaches, many producers are making decisions on what cool-season forages to plant for grazing, silage ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Authored by: Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist Niguss Hailegnaw, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor of Crop Nutrient Management at the Everglades Research and Education Center Pasture mealybug (PMB) is expanding across ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Growing a few vegetables in the backyard may have effects that extend far beyond the garden gate that could impact economics. More than 53 million U.S. households participate in food gardening, a number that has grown steadily in recent ... READ MORE
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Scientists at U.S. land-grant universities take different approaches to engaging with the public, from remaining strictly neutral to openly advocating for the public good, but most agree better training is needed, according to a new ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
For many Florida homeowners, lawn mowing can feel like a never-ending chore, especially in the heat of summer. New guidance from experts suggests autonomous or robotic lawn mowers can ease that burden while effectively managing ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Research
By Suzette Cook On an early spring evening a handful of entomology scientists and student researchers gathered in the forest and stood around a cake decorated with a beetle drawing. “Thank you for your support,” University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesWhat makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say this adaptable crop illustrates how ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say this adaptable crop illustrates how ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
On April 18th, 2026, the Florida Society of the Social Sciences (F3S) hosted their 20th Annual Conference of the Social Sciences (CSS). F3S invites researchers in the social sciences to share and discuss their research with other social ... READ MORE
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What: The UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Suwannee Valley (NFREC-SV) is hosting a free and open to the public Community Day at the Farm. Where: UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center Suwannee Valley, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research