Category: AGRICULTURE

Growing Together Symposium returns for its second annual event

by Stella Canfield
July 12, 2024

Growing Together! Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium, an event to connect the Central Florida agricultural community to allied agencies, returns for its second annual event. This year hosted in the Mid-Florida Research and Education ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ag BMPs, Ag Policies, Central Florida, Extension, Free Event, Outreach, Yilin Zhuang

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Growing Together Symposium on August 1

by Yilin
June 18, 2024

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Growing Together: Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This year’s event will be hosted at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ag, Ag BMPs, Ag Policies, Extension, Outreach

Navigating Climate Change in Florida Agriculture

by Yilin
March 18, 2024

Florida farmers have different needs depending on what they grow, raise, and how much land they have. But one thing they all need is to understand the climate they work in. This helps them grow crops well, stay financially stable, and make sure ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Adaption, Climate Change, Extreme Weather, Florida Agriculture, Outreach, Water Quality

Understanding Climate-Smart Agriculture

by Yilin
February 18, 2024

In the face of escalating climate change impacts, the agricultural sector stands at the forefront of both vulnerability and innovation. As traditional practices struggle to cope with the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns and intensifying ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Climate Change, Climate Smart Agriculture, Integrated Approach, Resilience

Participate in Our Lawn Fertilizing Survey and Win Exciting Prizes

by Yilin
January 31, 2024

Calling all Hernando County Residents! The UF/IFAS Extension is conducting a research project to gain insights into homeowners' knowledge and opinions regarding lawn fertilizing practices and fertilizer ordinances in Hernando County. Your perspective ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fertilizer, Fertilizer Use, Lawn, Residential Landscape, Survey, Water

Understanding Agricultural Best Management Practices in Florida

by Yilin
September 22, 2023

Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Florida are conditional stipulations for farmers that are intended to achieve sustainability goals while prioritizing economic feasibility by allowing farmers to participate in programs of their ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ag BMP, Agriculture, Climate Change, Literature Review, Water Quality

Dr. Brian Pearson Promoted to Associate Professor

by Caroline Warwick
June 30, 2023

The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is proud to congratulate Brian Pearson on his tenure and promotion to full professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture. “My ability to be successful at MREC is due to the ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture,
Tags: Associate Professor, Brian Pearson, Medicinal Plants, Pearson, Promotion

CORE Training for Nurseries and Greenhouses

by Liz Felter
June 26, 2023

You told us that finding Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in CORE were hard to find. We listened and created an online class for you! The class is available 24/7, 365 days a year and costs only $30.00!! The money from this class will be ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CEU, CEUs, Continuing Education Units, Core, Greenhouse, Nursery, Production Hortiuculture

Invasive Species Workshop: Thrips parvispinus and Lebeck mealybug

by Caroline Warwick and Liz Felter

June 2, 2023

Have you heard of Thrips parvispinus and Lebeck mealybug, two of the newest invasive pest species to impact horticulture in Central Florida, and are interested in learning more? The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center will be hosting ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Biological Control, Central Florida, CEU, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lance Osborne, Lebeck Mealybug, Pest, Thrips Parvispinus

Scientists warn of invasive plant pest; say early detection, reporting key

by Tory Moore
March 29, 2023

An invasive thrips species has started to wreak havoc in Florida. The insect was first detected in Florida in 2020 but has since spread significantly across the state. What once was isolated to greenhouses now has begun to harm a wide range ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural Pests, Gardening, Invasive, Invasive Pests, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Ornamental Plant Industry, Ornamental Plants, Ornamentals, Pest, Pest Control, Pest Management, Pests, Thrips, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center

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