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Hats Off to Citrus Breeders, Researchers, and Growers


May 13, 2025

Citrus breeders work in collaboration with industry partners, marketers, and growers to ensure new varieties have a pathway to success. From a breeders’ standpoint developing a marketable variety involves balancing horticultural traits, consumer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Growers, Citrus Trees, SV Ag Update, Taylor County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension

Benefits of a Rain Barrel


November 8, 2024

Rainwater harvesting has been around for thousands of years. The earliest evidence can be found on sites such as ancient Mesopotamia, around 3000 BC, where people collected rainwater for irrigation and domestic use. The Romans constructed elaborate ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Collect Rainwater, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Rain Barrel, Rainwater, UF/IFAS Extension
mangrove trees surrounded by water

Virtual Course helps Mangrove Trimmers Brush Up their Skills


August 17, 2022

by Ana Zangroniz and Savanna Barry What are mangroves? Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that reside in low-energy, intertidal areas. They like to grow in warm areas, or where the temperatures do not hit lower than freezing for ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Mangrove, Mangroves

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