UAVs, Dogs Called In To Battle Deadly Avocado Fungus By Growing Produce Staff|March 18, 2015 Florida International University researchers team modern technology with man’s best friend to hunt down and detect laurel wilt disease.Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Potential Biological Control Found For Potent Avocado Pest Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 2, 2014 University of Florida scientists believe fungi could be key to beating the red bay ambrosia beetle and laurel wilt disease.
UF/IFAS Joins In On Specialty Crop Block Grant Bonanza Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 15, 2014 Researchers partnering with FDACS and USDA on 24 separate projects to strengthen the produce market sector.
New Study Gives Uplifting Lowdown On Laurel Wilt Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2012 Though laurel wilt remains a top concern for Florida avocado growers, a new University of Florida study is cause for […]
Ag Officials Track Laurel Wilt Disease To South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 28, 2011 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified the presence of laurel wilt disease, […]
Laurel Wilt Disease Confirmed On Avocado Sample Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 9, 2009 Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced the confirmation of laurel wilt disease in an […]
Growers Sell By David Eddy|April 1, 2008 More and more, consumers want to know where their food comes from. Past attempts to legislate Country of […]