UF’s College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences Announces New Dean Posted by Frank Giles|March 31, 2014 Elaine Turner had served as school’s interim leader since early January. Read More
Florida Citrus Commission Welcomes New Members Posted by Frank Giles|March 27, 2014 Gov. Rick Scott reappoints one and adds two new leaders.
Virtual Tour: High-Tech Citrus Nursery Greenhouse Unveiled Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 26, 2014 Official dedication ceremony kicks off a new era of relevant research.
Bayer CropScience Continues Its Second Annual Bee Care Tour Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 25, 2014 Bayer hit the road to promote bee health by continuing its tour across the country at top agriculture universities.
Old Trick Shines New Light On Citrus Food Safety By Kevin M. Folta|March 21, 2014 Researchers are taking a close look at the potential of using ultraviolet LEDs on the packing line.
Florida Citrus Industry Welcomes New State-Of-The-Art Greenhouse Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2014 $200,000 nursery research facility has capacity for 12,000 experimental trees.
Michigan Tree Fruit Growers Approve Research Program By David Eddy|March 13, 2014 Growers overwhelmingly vote to tax themselves to stay on the cutting edge of research and technology.
Essence Of Strawberry Possible Key To Healthier Processed Food Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 5, 2014 According to researchers, naturally occurring compounds found in fruit could make suitable substitute for sugar, artificial sweeteners.
Opinion: Washington Tree Fruit Industry Investing In Research By Desmond R. Layne|March 5, 2014 Over the next eight years, regionally adapted discoveries and innovations will help keep Washington growers profitable and sustainable.
Mississippi Growers, Beekeepers Develop Program To Protect Bee Population Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 12, 2014 Collaborative effort aims to safeguard honey bees in Mississippi.
Scientists Focus In To Provide More Accurate Citrus Crop Estimates Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 6, 2014 Study uses photographic evidence to provide a better picture of future yield.
Researchers Find Genetic Cause For Citrus Canker Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 5, 2014 Scientific breakthrough puts industry a step closer to a cure for the problematic pathogen.
Florida Specialty Crop Foundation Draws Strength From Within By Lisa Lochridge|January 31, 2014 Organization helps industry members, as well as the local community, excel through education, research, and philanthropy
New Farm Bill To Include $125 Million For Citrus Greening Research Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 30, 2014 Funding over the next five years would come at crucial time for growers, industry stakeholders.
Scientist Maps DNA Of New Citrus Greening Strain Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2013 UF/IFAS researcher’s work with Brazilian-based bacteria genome could aid Florida citrus industry.
Growing Vegetables On The Moon Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2013 A NASA project plans to plant turnips and other crops on the moon in 2015.
New Leader Tabbed For South Florida Research And Education Center Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 2, 2013 Longtime vegetable entomologist looking to grow cooperative efforts for research as interim director of UF/IFAS Everglades facility.
Commodity Board Research Promotes Industry Growth By Steven T. Koike, TriCal Diagnostics|November 8, 2013 Industry commodity group boards provide much needed research on pest control, new production strategies, improved harvesting, and more.
National Potato Council Awards $10,000 Grant to Grad Student By John Keeling|October 8, 2013 Rhett Spear, horticulture Ph.D. graduate student at Washington State University accepts $10,000 grant awarded by NPC.
Keeping Citrus Trees Stress-Free Key To Fruitful 2014 Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 1, 2013 Bobby Barben, 2013 Citrus Achievement Award winner, is anxiously looking ahead to the upcoming season.
