Okra Emerging as a New Powerhouse Crop

University of Florida researchers are testing the use of volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state’s sandy and organic farmlands.

If left to their own devices, strawberry runners can ruin slow up a healthy crop. New research aims to find the parts of DNA that control runner growth.

Backed by a $500,000 federal grant, University of Florida scientists are closer to a breakthrough that could safeguard the nation’s lettuce supply.

University of Florida researchers are joining forces to wage a high-tech war against plant pests and diseases with citrus greening as top priority.

Find out how University of Florida researchers are going all in on helping strawberry growers produce tastier fruit.

Newly developed precision spraying system powered by AI aims to help growers save on herbicide use through more efficient application.

Initial calculations from University of Florida economists estimate ag production losses from Hurricane Milton between $190.4 million and $642.7 million.

High-tech tools in plant genetics helping researchers get closer to he first commercial releases of orange-like hybrids with HLB tolerance.

Among top goals for the new research center is to find citrus varieties that can tolerate or even resist citrus greening disease.

$5 million in funding from USDA to help fuel latest efforts to thwart devastating citrus disease and its vector.

Growers and industry stakeholders invited to check out large research plot ahead of first yield data findings.

J. Scott Angle, the Senior VP of UF/IFAS, chose Andra Johnson out of six highly qualified finalists for the job. Here’s why.

Scott Angle has officially taken over the helm of UF’s agriculture engine. Find out his plans to “make the best better” at the Institute.

The retiring Senior Vice President of UF/IFAS proud of accomplishments and is ready for new challenges.

Director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has been selected to lead UF/IFAS. Learn more about him.

No food going to waste in the name of science.

Learning is a two-way street to success in the field and the lab.

Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed plan includes trimming more than $6 million from research and education-based initiatives.

The 7,000-square-foot facility houses three new labs and 11 offices for six new faculty members.