Scientific Discovery Gives New Hope for Citrus With HLB Tolerance By USDA-ARS|February 29, 2024 High-tech tools in plant genetics helping researchers get closer to he first commercial releases of orange-like hybrids with HLB tolerance.Read More
Florida Ag Scientists Look to New Crop Transformation Center as Hub of Hope By UF/IFAS News|November 2, 2023 Among top goals for the new research center is to find citrus varieties that can tolerate or even resist citrus greening disease.
5 New Research Projects Take a Swing at Solving Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2023 $5 million in funding from USDA to help fuel latest efforts to thwart devastating citrus disease and its vector.
New Experimental Citrus Grove in Florida Ready for Its Big Reveal Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 12, 2022 Growers and industry stakeholders invited to check out large research plot ahead of first yield data findings.
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.
Get to Know the New Leader of UF/IFAS By Frank Giles|July 13, 2020 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.
Jack Payne Reflects on Service to Florida Agriculture By Frank Giles|July 3, 2020 The retiring Senior Vice President of UF/IFAS proud of accomplishments and is ready for new challenges.
New Leader Picked for Top Ag Role at University of Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 5, 2020 Director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has been selected to lead UF/IFAS. Learn more about him.
Florida Researchers Making the Most of Alternative Crops By Wendy Mussoline|January 25, 2018 No food going to waste in the name of science.
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.
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.
Longtime University Of Florida Citrus Economist Passes Away Posted by Frank Giles|February 19, 2014 Ron Muraro made his mark helping growers build sound budgets.
Keep Coriander Aphids At Bay By Gene McAvoy|December 21, 2013 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as control measures for this vegetable pest.
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.
Experts Serve Up Top Food Trends For 2014 Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2013 See several predictions that may end up on your plate in the coming year.
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.
New Leader Steps In For Southwest Florida Research And Education Center Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 10, 2013 Phil Stansly, a longtime UF/IFAS entomologist who conducts research on pests affecting major crops around the Sunshine State, […]