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What Drives Support for Urban Agriculture?
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF/IFAS research looks at why people buy local food, volunteer and support food production in cities.
Florida Names Permanent Leadership for Agricultural Water Policy Office
Southeast Regional Ag News
Jessica Ferris appointed director as Megan Seward continues as assistant director, guiding Florida's agricultural water and conservation efforts.
Pasture Mealybug Confirmed in Florida
Southeast Regional Ag News
The invasive insect can weaken grasses and spread quickly if not reported and managed.
California Citrus Watching Florida Research Closely
California Ag Today
University of Florida researchers say a major citrus trial could help identify trees better able to withstand citrus greening disease.
Hope Growing in Citrus Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida researchers say a major citrus trial could help growers across the Southeast battling citrus greening disease.
Citrus Greening Heroes and USMCA Improvements Pushed
The Agribusiness Update
A few tiny heroes may help fight Florida’s long-running battle against citrus greening disease, and rising costs, and a bipartisan group of senators is urging continued support and improvements to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Florida 4-H Grit Takes Center Stage
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Florida 4-H alumnus shares how agricultural youth experiences helped him overcome life-threatening challenges and return to competition.
The South’s New Era of AI Farming
Southeast Regional Ag News
A groundbreaking UF center is ushering in a new era of AI driven farming solutions for growers across the Southeast.
UF/IFAS Breaks Ground on New AI Hub to Power Florida Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 40,000-square-foot Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture will accelerate innovation, boost crop efficiency and support technology-driven jobs across Florida.
UF Becomes New Hub for Cutting-Edge Agricultural Breeding Program
Southeast Regional Ag News
The University of Florida partners with USDA’s Breeding Insight to accelerate the development of stronger, more nutritious crops for Florida and the nation.
$2.9M Project Launched to Clean Up Aquaculture Gear
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new FDACS initiative will remove debris, restore oyster reefs, and support Cedar Key’s clam industry after back-to-back hurricane seasons.
Tiny Leafhopper Threatens Key Southern Crops
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new invasive pest, the two-spot cotton leafhopper, is raising concerns for farmers and gardeners across the Southeast.
Farmers and Growers Urged to Get Hurricane-Ready Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers and growers across the Southeast are being encouraged to get organized and prepared as hurricane season moves through its peak months, with guidance from the University of Florida.
UF Sniffs Out New Truffle Worth $800 a Pound
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida researchers—and a couple of truffle-sniffing dogs—unearth new species and rewrite what we know about prized gourmet fungi.
UF Unveils Six Citrus Greening-Tolerant Varieties for Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Six new citrus varieties bred for tolerance to Huanglongbing (HLB) are now available to Florida growers. Developed by UF/IFAS researchers, these selections aim to support industry recovery with improved juice quality and grove performance.
Orchard Crop Diversification and Protecting American Dairy Industry
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida Extension will be holding the Orchard Crop Diversification Field Day October 23rd in Quincy, and a bipartisan group of Senators are calling on the administration to protect America’s dairy industry.
Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day and High Temps in Late August
The Agribusiness Update
Southeast citrus growers are invited to attend the 2024 UF/IFAS Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day, on October 30th, and temps are soaring across much of the country this final week of August with rain and severe weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
Florida Blueberry Season and Bird Flu Found in Cattle
The Agribusiness Update
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here, and the USDA, FDA, and CDC announced the detection of Bird Flu in cattle.
UF Algorithm for Tastier Strawberries
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF Algorithm for Tastier Strawberries