Career Well Done: Taking a Moment to Honor a Berry Genius By John R. Clark|October 18, 2022 Dr. Bernadine Strik retires after 34 years of ground-breaking industry innovation. Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
For the Sake of All Agriculture: Save Our Extension System [Opinion] By Carol Miller|March 9, 2022 Budget cuts have trimmed an alarming number of ag positions in American universities. We need to do all we can to reverse the trend.
What Fruit Growers Can Do To Start Off With Success in 2022 By Thomas Skernivitz|January 4, 2022 What do successful growers do in January that others don’t? Our all-star lineup of advisors provides answers to that question.
Food for Thought: Southeast Extension Agents Offer Their Top Advice to Growers By Carol Miller|December 22, 2021 See what advisors and other consultants think producers can do to be and stay successful.
What You Should Know About the New Leader of UF/IFAS Extension By J. Scott Angle|September 19, 2021 J. Scott Angle, the Senior VP of UF/IFAS, chose Andra Johnson out of six highly qualified finalists for the job. Here’s why.
California Nut Industry Funds 4 New Extension Researchers Posted by David Eddy|May 26, 2020 State tree nut associations have provided about $425,000 to cover cost of the new staff members.
Science is the Strength Behind Florida Agriculture By Jack Payne|February 16, 2019 UF/IFAS has a new dean of research. And despite having lots of ground to cover, his track record shows he’s ready for the long run.
California Citrus Research to Get $1 Million Boost Posted by David Eddy|October 23, 2018 Endowment will provide one University of California Cooperative Extension scientist a dedicated source of money to focus on the long-term sustainability of the citrus industry.
Florida Farming and University Extension Grow Hand in Hand [Opinion] By Jack Payne|August 9, 2017 Learning is a two-way street to success in the field and the lab.
State Budget Cuts Threaten to Take Big Bite from UF/IFAS Programs Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 9, 2017 Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed plan includes trimming more than $6 million from research and education-based initiatives.
Florida Farming Pioneer Still Making the Honor Roll Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2017 Alto Straughn presented with University of Florida’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.
May Day, May Day – Look Out for Fire Blight Posted by David Eddy|May 1, 2017 Now that spring has really sprung, a Washington State University expert says it’s time for apple growers to do their homework.
Meet Newest University Of California Nut Crops Advisor Posted by David Eddy|October 20, 2016 The newest University of California Cooperative Extension nut crop advisor, Mae Culumber, is based in Fresno County. Culumber has a […]
$130 Million In Funds For Fruit And Vegetable Education And Research Posted by Christina Herrick|May 17, 2016 USDA allocates funds for Extension, organic production, food safety, and technology grants.
Pennsylvania Extension Faces Mayday [Opinion] By David Eddy|March 28, 2016 If the state’s officials can’t come to an agreement, more than one thousand aggies will be laid off May 1.
Pennsylvania State Horticulture Association And Apple Growers Fund Housing For Graduate Students By Christina Herrick|March 18, 2016 New housing is intended to attract horticultural students to do research at Penn State Fruit Research Center.
Bill Shane Named Interim Coordinator Of MSU’s Southwest Research And Extension Center Posted by Christina Herrick|January 19, 2016 Shane to start post on April 1.
Wraps Ready To Be Taken Off New Southwest Florida Research And Education Center Expansion Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 23, 2015 The 7,000-square-foot facility houses three new labs and 11 offices for six new faculty members.
Washington Tree Fruit Extension Veteran Takes New Leadership Role Posted by David Eddy|October 19, 2015 Karen Lewis takes over as statewide tree fruit Extension team gets new leader.
Governor’s Budget Veto Likely To Shutter UF/IFAS Invasive Pest Quarantine Lab Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 25, 2015 A $180,000 increase, plus another $720,000 in funding for program gone in the stroke of a pen.