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FREE Virtual Classes And In-Person Workshop On Florida-Friendly Landscaping
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. - The Hernando County Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) program offers classes and workshops year-round to help residents learn [...]
Future Of Farming – Including Artificial Intelligence – Highlights Florida Ag Expo
Dr. Sam Hutton, a UF/IFAS associate professor of horticultural sciences and a tomato breeder. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography
Find out how artificia [...]
As Holidays Near, Research Notes Differences In Countries’ Food-Waste Habits, Perceptions
With the holidays approaching, many people will buy a lot of food, and some will throw much of it out, particularly uneaten fruits and vegetables.
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University Of Florida/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Lab Celebrates 25 Years Helping Fish Farmers, Aquarium Enthusiasts
Aquarium hobbyists count on the hard work of tropical fish farmers to supply the species they adore. Think barbs, tetras, angelfish, and more.
As [...]
University Of Florida Study: Place Bags On Peaches To Help Keep Pests, Diseases Away
A peach as well as a peach covered by a bag during a research experiment.Courtesy, David Campbell, UF/IFAS.
Peaches are popular, with annual natio [...]
Tasty Craft Beer Brewed From University Of Florida IFAS-Grown Hops
If you hopped over to the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center and tasted the craft beer made from hops grown by scientists at the University of [...]
Florida Fall: A Time To Grow And Eat Your Own Strawberries At Home
Photo of strawberries in a garden.Credit: Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography.
While Florida is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world, you [...]
Tomato Trade With Mexico Could Cost U.S. Growers $250M A Year, UF Study Shows
As Mexico increases tomato exports across the world, including to the United States, prices plummet for American growers, including those in Florida. [...]
Pasco County Gardening 365 Festival & Plant Sale Set for October 2
PASCO COUNTY, FL. - Join UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service for our 5th annual Pasco Master Gardener Volunteers Gardening 365 Festiva [...]
UF/IFAS, FAMU Win $1.4 Million Grant To Teach AI To More Diverse Students
Funding for student fellowships is included in a new $1.4 million, three-year National Science Foundation grant that faculty from the University of F [...]