HOMESTEAD, Fla. – They don’t wear capes and tights, but the new University of Florida faculty members hope their research will help grow the state’s agriculture and natural resources, and stave off enemies that threaten industry. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
The Impact of Arthropods on Pollination and Fruit Set of Keitt Mangoes National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The Tropical Fruit Entomology lab at TREC UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The Core Principles of Agroecology How many ways can you introduce and define Agroecology? We tried a couple of ways for the first pair of posts in the 'What is Agroecology?' blog series. As we get deeper into the discussion and debate of the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Revisiting What IS Agroecology Last post we focused on introducing agroecology through its key areas (production, environment, and society) and its foundational principles (systems, production, biodiversity, and resilience). The agroecology ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association contributes to TREC's research The photo shows Mr. Barney Rutzke, Jr., President of the Miami Dade Chapter of the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), presenting ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research,
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- What’s better than roses on Mother’s day? Orchids, which are easier to take care of and can last for years, according to University of Florida experts. Wagner Vendrame, a professor of environmental horticulture at ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, EVENTS, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
What is Agroecology? Agroecology is a paradigm for scientists and farming communities that prioritizes food production, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Agroecological innovations build from the resource-constrained ways ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
By, Dr. Edward 'Gilly' Evans Interim Center Director & Professor, TREC Please join us in congratulating Ana Vargas, who just received the UF Superior Accomplishment Award in the Scientific/Technical Category at the University level!!! Last ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS,
Daniel Carrillo1, Alexandra M. Revynthi1, Jeff Wasielewski2, Christian Miller3 and Jonathan H. Crane4 The Lychee Erinose Mite (LEM), Aceria litchii (Figure 1), was found in a 3-acre commercial lychee orchard in Lee County on Pine Island, FL ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Homestead, FL - For the last 55 years, the Annual Agricultural Farm Tour and Luncheon tours different agricultural operations to showcase the diversity and uniqueness of farming in South Florida’s subtropical climate. Additionally, the Board ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,