How do plants adapt when they go into space? That’s the question the University of Florida Institute…
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Mesh Bags Protect Citrus Against Greening, May Improve Tree Health And Fruit Quality Later
You may have seen small trees in white shrouds on hills along the highways. They protect citrus…
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Florida Preserves 490-Acre Family Farm In St. Lucie County Through Conservation Program
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced Friday the conservation of a local…
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University Of Florida Scientists Use AI Algorithm To Improve Strawberry Disease Detection
Florida’s strawberry season doesn’t return until December. But University of Florida scientists work year-round to support an…
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Florida Ag Commissioner Announces Preservation Of 691-Acre Levy County Family Farm
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Thursday the preservation of Lowder’s Gulf Hammock, a 691-acre family-owned…
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When Pricing Produce To Sell Directly To Consumers, Farmers Urged To Know Their Costs
Instead of taking what the broker or retailer feels like paying, small- and medium-sized farmers who sell…
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Grant Funds University Of Florida Research For Potential Opioid Relief
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $650,000 grant to a UF/IFAS researcher…
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Florida Offers Disaster Recovery Loans To Farmers And Ranchers Impacted By Hurricane Debby
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Friday that farmers, ranchers, and growers affected by Hurricane Debby…
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EPA Issues Emergency Order Against DCPA Pesticide Use
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order suspending all use of dimethyl…
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UF Study Sheds Light On Challenges, Recommendations Of Managing Urban Trees And Storms
Trees can provide much-needed shade in cities, thereby reducing the “heat island” effect. Such benefits underpin the…
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