Managing Our Forests: Breeding a Superior Pine
Trees are an incredible natural resource. They provide wildlife habitat, improve air quality, and of course, supply the raw materials for many... Read More
Recycle Phosphorus Before It Goes Into Public Waters
Recycle phosphorus while it’s still on the farm, and you can help prevent the nutrient from flowing downstream — where it could... Read More
UF/IFAS Engineer Earns National Honor for Work in Micro-Irrigation
With his compact-bed geometry design, Sanjay Shukla has helped growers around the world save on water, fertilizer and money. In Shukla’s design,... Read More
UF/IFAS Researchers Make Strides in Saving Florida Avocado Industry
As consumers commemorate National Avocado Day on July 31, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences scientists keep a... Read More
Hopes High to Crack the Code on Bacterial Spot of Tomato
Bacterial spot can topple tomato crops anywhere the malady strikes. To help growers stay out of the red zone, University of Florida... Read More
UF/IFAS Experts Outline Hurricane Prep, Recovery for Citrus Growers
Like all farmers, Florida’s citrus producers must prepare for the worst before a hurricane strikes. That’s why Fernando Alferez co-wrote a manual... Read More
New Institute to Address Food Production and Sustainability at Global Scale
The University of Florida has announced the creation of the UF/IFAS Food Systems Institute, which will bring together the university’s top researchers... Read More
Plants That May Help Repel Bugs Like Mosquitoes, Flies and Spiders
When it comes to the inevitable face-off between you and bugs, keeping them away from your immediate vicinity is probably a top... Read More
Genetic Study of Arabian Horses Challenges Some Common Beliefs About the Ancient Breed
A study involving Arabian horses from 12 countries found that some populations maintained a larger degree of genetic diversity and that the... Read More
Getting More Bang Out of Blackberries
Growing blackberries commercially in Florida is a relatively new endeavor. But interest in the crop continues to increase. Those who do produce... Read More
