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Be aware of these common toxic plants, experts say

by Tory Moore
February 1, 2023

Weeds and invasive plants can be a nuisance to a home or business landscape, and some of them are also toxic to people or animals. A new UF/IFAS publication details some of the most common poisonous plants found in Florida residential landscapes. Ingestion ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Awareness, Gardening, Landscape, Marble, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Poisonous Plants, Scouting, Toxic, Toxic Plants, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Weed Science

Florida peaches pack a punch as a succulent snack

by Brad Buck
March 15, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida peaches make for a succulent snack, say consumers surveyed by a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher. That’s encouraging news for Florida producers trying to expand their ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Awareness, Consumers, Joy Rumble, Peaches, Snack, Survey

UF/IFAS study identifies opportunity for further promotion of Florida strawberries

by Brad Buck
March 17, 2016

Please see caption below GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- More than three quarters of Florida’s strawberries are shipped to American markets east of the Mississippi River. Most of those out-of-state consumers enjoy the fruit, but some mistakenly think ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Awareness, Consumers, Joy Rumble, Research, Strawberries

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