Category: UF/IFAS Research

UF/IFAS postdoctoral researcher recognized for standout leadership in management and mentorship

by Robin Koestoyo

February 29, 2024

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A woman in science with expertise in nanotechnology for crop production has been honored with a prestigious award. Xiaoping Xin is a postdoctoral research associate at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Crop Production, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources Protection, Postdoctoral Researcher, Soil And Water Science, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida/IFAS, Women In Science

Fort Pierce native agriculturalist returns to horticultural science roots

by Robin Koestoyo

July 5, 2023

A Fort Pierce native whose life is immersed in St. Lucie County’s agricultural and 4-H programs is a scientist with more than two decades of research and professional publishing experience. Last month, Audrey Hamner Beany returned to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, UF/IFAS Research

UF/IFAS Professor selected for American Society for Horticultural Science Leadership Academy

by Robin Koestoyo

July 1, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Lorenzo Rossi’s role with the American Society for Horticultural Science will begin to increase. Recently selected for the organization’s Leadership Academy, Rossi will commence training to support and lead agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: #UF_Hort

An interview with visiting scholar Khalid Hussain

by Robin Koestoyo

May 23, 2023

Question: You are a Ph.D. student visiting from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. In what topic is your research? Answer: My dissertation involves the response of different guava genotypes under salinity stress. I work to ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research

Data from two UF/IFAS field experiments advances

by Robin Koestoyo

May 16, 2023

Citrus growers in Florida’s “River” production region along the Indian River Lagoon develop unsurpassed flavor and texture in a fresh grapefruit product coveted worldwide. Growers in the area have watched the industry they love steadily ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research

Researchers invite nursery and citrus growers for Lebbeck mealybug diagnostic kits demo

by Robin Koestoyo

April 20, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- Florida citrus and nursery growers need to develop proactive management plans for Lebbeck mealybug, an invasive pest that can cost the fruit and ornamental industries thousands of dollars in damages to fruit trees and ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,

UF/IFAS invasion science leader visits biocontrol lab as part of National Invasion Species Awareness Week

by Robin Koestoyo

February 21, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---To usher in National Invasive Species Awareness Week, scientists in Florida—the epicenter of invasive plant and insect infestations—will host Matthew Thomas, a leader who was hired to head the more than 120 ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: #BioControl, #MinteerLab, #NISAW2023, #QuinnLab, #UFBiocontrol

John Santiago’s passion for microbiology

by Robin Koestoyo

February 10, 2023

Ask John Santiago about beneficial soil microbes, and his eyes dazzle. He will tell you that scientists are about to uncover microbes that protect plants from disease. Santiago aspires to be one of the scientists who will make these ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: ASHS, John Santiago, Microbiology, Plant Root Biology, UF/IFAS Research

UF/IFAS tests olives in Florida to determine possible commercial industry

by Robin Koestoyo

February 2, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- Most of the world’s olives grow in southern European countries, such as Spain and Italy. In the United States, California has more than 30,000 acres dedicated to the commodity. But Florida may be the next agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: FAMU Partnership, Jay, Lorenzo Rossi, Olives

University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center gifted largest contribution for 75th Anniversary

by Robin Koestoyo

December 16, 2022

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A heritage citrus grower who saw local fruit production rise in the world’s premier grapefruit region has willed a legacy gift to sustain the fruit industry he so loved. John T. Moose left the largest individual gift ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching

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