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Could Spinach Help Save Florida Citrus?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A newly approved treatment uses compounds found in spinach to help citrus trees fight the bacteria behind citrus greening disease.
Southeast Universities Land New Poultry Research Funding
Southeast Regional Ag News
Four regional universities are among five institutions sharing $465,000 for industry-focused research.
Could Volcanoes Help Southern Soil?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Florida study is putting volcanic rock dust to the test on cropland and cattle pastures.
New HLB-Resistant Citrus Trees to Head to Florida Groves
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF research helps bring a new citrus greening tool to growers, with more than 300,000 trees already ordered.
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.
Southeast Researchers Join USDA Screwworm Fight
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida, Auburn University, and NCBA are among recipients of funding through USDA's New World Screwworm Grand Challenge.
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.
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.
Growing Agriculture Beyond Earth
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF scientist Anna-Lisa Paul earns top honor for pioneering plant research in space and extreme environments.
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.
New Varieties of Strawberries Aim to Combat Fusarium Wilt
Southeast Regional Ag News
In an exciting new development for strawberry growers here in the Southeast, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has partnered with Ohalo, a biotech company, to combat Fusarium wilt, a fungal disease that has severely impacted strawberry crops in the region.
Georgia: Three Times the Damage of Hurricane Michael
Southeast Regional Ag News
Meanwhile, in Florida, Hurricane Milton has also caused significant damage. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is requesting affected producers to complete the Economic Impact Analysis Program survey.
Urban Agriculture: The New Frontier
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the University of Florida, “Communities are hungry for urban food production.” With this in mind, they are helping to once again bring a short course on the topic.
AI, Phone the University of Florida
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s on your social media. It’s taking over your vacation planning. It’s a key issue in the SAG-AFTRA strike. And now, it’s figuring out its role in agriculture.
Money, Money, Money, Money…MONEY!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the southeast, agricultural projects are receiving a boost.
Florida Ag Losses Could Reach $1.56 Billion
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations among the hardest hit according to a University of Florida report on Tuesday
New Invasive Species Institute Gains Director
Southeast Regional Ag News
Invasion Science Research Institute, Matthew Thomas, Invasive Species, University of Florida
Ruminant Short Course to Accompany UF Ram Test and Sale
Southeast Regional Ag News
The program will include lectures and demonstrations on parasite control, herd health, marketing, management, and more.