An Extension agent from UF IFAS wearing a blue polo shirt with a name tag is examining flowers in a garden during a field day event, while other participants observe and take notes nearby.

UF/IFAS crea una iniciativa para conocer la opinión pública sobre las necesidades de los residentes de Florida

by Luz Bahder
March 26, 2026

Creado por Meredith Bauer-Mitchell, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: El Centro de Educación sobre Asuntos Públicos de UF/IFAS está realizando una encuesta a los residentes de Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, EVENTS, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Centro PIE De UF/IFAS, Conciencia Pública, Docencia, El Centro De Educación Sobre Asuntos Públicos De UF/IFAS, Encuesta En Espanol, Erica Odera, Esfuerzos, Espanol, Extension, Investigacion, PIE Center, Problemas De Florida, Programas, Ricky Telg, Sectores Industriales, Spanish, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences
Braham Dhillon examining a plam frond at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC). Photo taken 10-02-20.

UF/IFAS FNGLA Palm Quest 2026 to unveil next generation AI drone research tools for a changing industry on April 21-22

by Lourdes Mederos
March 26, 2026

From artificial intelligence that can diagnose palm diseases to drone technology tracking tree health from above, the Palm Quest 2026 Conference will spotlight the future of palm science when it returns to Fort Lauderdale April 21 to 22. Hosted ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Conservation, Crops, EVENTS, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #AI, AI-driven Palm Diagnostics, Artificial Intelligence, Disease, Drones, Ecosystem, Environmental Stressors, Florida, Florida's Ecosystem, Fungal Diseases, Fungal Pathogen, Mica McMillan, Native Palms, Palm Quest 2026, Palm Trees, Palm Varieties, Pests, Plant Health, Soil, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Urban Environments
A Florida-springs fed river is center of frame with one male and one female researcher to the right wading in the knee-high water and a pedestrian raised wood bridge to the left.

Florida’s Natural Springs Janitors: Research Shows Snails Can Help Fight Algae

by Jamie Groh
March 25, 2026

What are the green globs that are sometimes seen floating in or even taking over Florida’s natural springs and waterways? Those would be algae blooms and, turns out, snail grazers have a role to play.  For 20 years, waterway ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Algae, Algae Bloom, Algal Bloom, Dina Liebowitz, Featured, Florida Waterways, Freshwater, Matt Cohen, News, Paul Donsky, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Springs, UF/IFAS
A person holding a wooden crate filled with fresh artichokes. The artichokes are green and look fresh, with some leaves still attached. The person is wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up. The background is blurred with greenery, suggesting an outdoor garden or agricultural setting.

Del campo a su mesa: científicos de UF revelan el poder saludable de la alcachofa

by Luz Bahder
March 24, 2026

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  “Las alcachofas no solo son un vegetal sabroso, sino que también son ricas en nutrientes beneficiosos para nuestro organismo’’, señaló Tie Liu, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: ácido Giberélico, Alcachofas, Alimentacion Saludable, Almacenamiento, Antioxidantes, Artichokes, Botones Florales, Centro De Investigación Y Educación De La Costa Del Golfo, Ciencias Horticolas, Clima, Compuestos Bioactivos, Dieta, Enfermedades, Espanol, Fibra, Florida, Food Is Medicine, GCREC, Jornada De Campo Sobre La Alcachofa, La Comida Como Medicina, Prácticas Poscosecha, Rendimiento Comercial, Shinsuke Agehara, Spanish, Temperaturas, Tie Liu, UF/IFAS, Yemas
Close-up of a green artichoke with surrounding leaves.

From field to fork: UF scientists uncover the artichoke’s health power

by Brad Buck
March 24, 2026

Are you craving a nutrient-packed bite to eat? The artichoke might just be your new super-snack, a University of Florida researcher says. “Artichokes are not only a tasty vegetable, but they are also rich in nutrients that are good for ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Antioxidants, Artichoke Field Day, Artichokes, Bioactive Compounds, Consumers, Fiber, Food Is Medicine, Gardeners, Gibberellic Acid, Growers, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Horticultural Sciences, Plant Hormone, Shinsuke Agehara, Tie Liu
Close-up shot of various lettuces including light green, dark burgundy, and medium green varieties, showcasing different textures and colors.

Al filo de un gran avance: UF/IFAS desarrolla variedades de lechuga resistentes a enfermedades para fincas y cocinas de Estados Unidos

by Luz Bahder
March 24, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Científicos de University of Florida están próximos a un avance que podría proteger el suministro nacional de ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Apariencia, Byron Manzanero, Centro De Investigación Y Educación De Everglades De UF/IFAS En Belle Glade., Cercospora, Comportamiento Poscosecha, Compra, Consumidor, Demanda, Enfermedad, Ensayos, Espanol, Experimentos, Fitomejorador, Fitomejoramiento, Fitomejoramiento Genético, Genetico, German Sandoya, German Sandoya Miranda, Iceberg, La Textura, Lechuga, Líneas, Mancha Foliar Bacteriana, Mancha Foliar Por Cercospora, Muestreos, Spanish, Tipos, Variedades, Variedades De Lechuga, Venta
A view of several lettuce varities. Photos taken Photo taken 02-02-23 by UFIFAS Tyler Jones

On the edge of a breakthrough: UF/IFAS breeding disease-resistant lettuce for U.S. farms, kitchens

by Lourdes Mederos
March 24, 2026

University of Florida scientists are closer to a breakthrough that could safeguard the nation’s lettuce supply.  Backed by a $500,000 federal grant, the team is working to develop disease-resistant lettuce varieties built to withstand ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Conservation, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Arizona, Bacterial Leaf Spot, Breeding, California, Cercospora Leaf Spot, Climates, Consumers, Crop, Cultivars, Economic Engine, Economy, Everglades Research And Education Center, Florida, Florida Economy, Freshness, German Sandoya, Harvest, Iceberg, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Leaf Lettuce, Lettuce, Lettuce Breeding, Lettuce Breeding Program, Market Demands, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, News, Postharvest, Production, Public, Resistence, Romaine, Sandy Soils, Storage, Texture, Transportation, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, U.S. Department Of Agriculture National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding, USDA-NIFA, Varieties
A collage photo of crops that are impacted by the two-spot cotton leafhopper pest. From left to right, Florida commodities include cotton, tropical hibiscus, okra and eggplant.

Can two native wasps help regulate invasive leafhopper populations attacking Florida’s crops?

by Lourdes Mederos
March 19, 2026

Most people retreat at the sight of a wasp, yet University of Florida researchers’ discovery of two newly identified tiny native wasps targeting an invasive pest that threatened Florida agriculture may be a hopeful sign for growers. In ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Conservation, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Acarology, Agriculture, Alexandra Revynthi, Anagrus Sp. Near Vulneratus, Anagrus Vulneratus, Beneficial Pests, Biocontrol, Biological Control, Chemical Inputs, Cotton, Eggplant, Entomology And Nematology, High-value Crops, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Integrated Pest Management, News, Okra, Ornamental Entomology, Pest, Roselle, Spanish, Sunflower, Tropical Hibiscus, Two-spot Cotton Leafhopper, UF/IFAS, Wasp
A collage photo of crops that are impacted by the two-spot cotton leafhopper pest and the parasitoid wasp. From left to right Okra, eggplant, wasp (Anagrus vulneratus), tropical hibiscus and cotton.

¿Pueden dos especies de avispas nativas ayudar a regular las poblaciones de chicharritas invasoras que atacan los cultivos de Florida?

by Luz Bahder
March 19, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La mayoría de las personas retrocede al ver una avispa; sin embargo, el hallazgo por parte de investigadores de ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultores, Alexandra Revynthi, Algodón, Anagrus Vulneratus, Avispas, Avispas Nativas, Berenjena, Centro De Investigación Y Educación Tropical (TREC), Chicharrita De Dos Manchas Del Algodón, Chicharrita Del Algodón, Chicharrita Verde, Control Biologico, Control Natural, El Jassid Del Algodón, Enemigos Naturales, Enfoque De Conservación, Entomología Ornamental, Espanol, Flor De Jamaica, Girasol, Hibisco Tropical, Impactos Sobre El Medio Ambiente Y La Salud Humana, Jassid Del Algodón, Libre De Químicos, Manejo Integrado De Plagas (MIP), Mani, MIP, Okra, Plaga, Practicas De Manejo, Quingombó, Secuenciación Genética, Spanish, Sur De Florida, Tejido Foliar, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Yisell Velazquez-Hernandez

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