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New research asks why do bees return to Southern crops that don’t need pollination?
Why do bees keep returning to crops that do not need pollination? more
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Doctoral student Sameerika Mudiyanselage (left) and her advisor Samuel Martins (right) test mushrooms with bacterial blotch symptoms in a mushroom farm in the Southern United States.
DNA analyses uncover what is hiding under the cap plaguing the white button mushroom industry
A University of Florida study has made a key discovery in understanding a disease that for over a century has plagued... more
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Xiaoying ‘Shawn’ Li, UF/IFAS TREC assistant professor of horticulture vegetable crops assesses the progress of an edamame crop grown in Homestead. [Photo by Cat Wofford. UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS ‘Food is Medicine’ farm shows how crops can strengthen agriculture
In South Florida, a new University of Florida initiative is bringing the concept of “Food is Medicine” to life ... more
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UF/IFAS indigo field trials yield success as synthetic dyes lose appeal. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS indigo field trials yield success as synthetic dyes lose appeal
Synthetic dyes are taking a back seat as consumers and manufacturers are driving increased demand for natural dyes... more
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Lacewing larvae eating the eggs of an Asian citrus psyllid. [Photo courtesy Romain Exilien, UF/IFAS]
A ray of hope in the battle against citrus greening: Three bugs eat the eggs of the psyllid
A few tiny heroes may help fight Florida’s long-running battle against citrus greening disease. That’s good news for commercial growers ... more
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This picture is of a previous year of the Sweet Corn Fiesta. [Photo courtesy Doreen Poreba]
Sweet Corn Festival this weekend
It’s a little known fact that Palm Beach County farmers grow more sweet corn for the fresh market than anywhere else in the world ... more
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UF/IFAS-grown velvet beans. [Photo by Eva Sailly, UF/IFAS]
How a tropical bean could help treat Parkinson's tremors
A major challenge with Parkinson’s disease is managing tremors. Typically, one way they are treated is by taking medications that increase dopamine. more
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UF/IFAS-grown velvet beans. [Photo by Eva Sailly, UF/IFAS]
How a tropical bean could help treat Parkinson's tremors
A major challenge with Parkinson’s disease is managing tremors. Typically, one way they are treated is by taking medications that increase dopamine. more
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UF/IFAS doctoral student Kaitlyn Vondracek is using genetics to try to reduce runners in strawberries.
A $130 million drain: UF researcher looks to genetics to rein in wasteful strawberry runners
Strawberry growers pour roughly $130 million a year, nationally, into a surprisingly stubborn problem... more
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UF/IFAS doctoral student Kaitlyn Vondracek is using genetics to try to reduce runners in strawberries.
A $130 million drain: UF researcher looks to genetics to rein in wasteful strawberry runners
Strawberry growers pour roughly $130 million a year, nationally, into a surprisingly stubborn problem... more
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Sign up now: UF researchers recruiting horse owners for equine joint pain study
Preventing or eliminating joint pain in your horses can make the difference between a wonderful quality of life for them or ... more
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Master Gardener Volunteers participate in a Cut Flower Field Day. UF/IFAS is asking the public to take a questionnaire about if they are familiar about the institute and the outreach events, research and other services it provides. [Photo by Cat Wofford, UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS launches effort for public input into Floridians' needs
While the PIE Center has already surveyed people who work in the agriculture industry, they particularly want to hear from people ... more
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‘Forever Chemicals’ pesticides detected on popular produce
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group today released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, finding ongoing widespread pesticide... more
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Lettuce varieties. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS breeding disease-resistant lettuce
University of Florida scientists are closer to a breakthrough that could safeguard the nation’s lettuce supply. more
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UF scientists uncover the artichoke’s health power
Are you craving a nutrient-packed bite to eat? The artichoke might just be your new super-snack, ... more
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Trevor Ross driving an elevated tractor while applying fertilizer to a corn field in 2021. [Photo by Cristina Carrizosa, UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS launches program to prepare students to create AgTech businesses
Growing a business is difficult. Growing an agriculture business can have its own unique challenges ... more
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Researchers successfully make horse embryo with IVF, a first in Florida
The performance horse industry had a problem: Some of their most beloved and sought-after mares simply couldn’t have foals safely. more
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Cold-hardy avocados aimed at transforming Florida’s future fruit industry
Think you can’t grow avocados in the chilly winters of North Florida? Think again. more
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A ‘Falcon’ blueberry cultivar. [Photo courtesy Doug Phillips, UF/IFAS]
Blueberry growers work to bounce back after a chilly winter
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here ... more
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Crops suffer losses due to freezes
Hendry County Extension Director Craig Frey was asked to deliver the 2026 Crop Progress... more
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