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Central Florida Ag News
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Study Gives Strawberry Growers Hope in Pest Battle
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August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Florida Roots
New Florida Cattlemen President Cliff Coddington: ‘Let’s Ride Together’
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August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Home-Grown Taste
Weeki Wachee Distillery Offers Tours, Tastings, Outdoor Fun
4 min |
August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Recipe Spotlight
Stir Things Up With a Taste of Wild Game
3 min |
August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Hitting the Mark
4-H Shooting Clubs Help Keep Life Goals On Target
4 min |
August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Challenging Conventional Wisdom Uncovers Deeper Truths
ONE OF THE JOBS of UF/IFAS scientists is to challenge conventional wisdom. You don’t want to bet the ranch on something that only seems true. Facts, empirical evidence and data are a more solid foundation for the truth you need to make decisions about your herd, farm or grove.
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August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Impact of Antler Point Regulations in Florida
Florida ag-rec update
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August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
SIGNS of the SEASON
Florida Taps Into the Tropics With Guava
3 min |
August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
The Right Way To See Florida
Great Climate, Crops Mean Opportunities for Agritourism Abound
4 min |
August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
What's the Buzz About Backyard Beekeeping?
In the Heartland Highlands County
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August 2021
Central Florida Ag News
UF/IFAS Professor Leads Effort to Establish Pomegranates in Florida
GROWING UP IN IRAN, Ali Sarkhosh worked on the family’s pomegranate farm, which has thrived for four generations.
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
The Greening Challenge
Executive Director of CRDF Tweaks Approach to Research
4 min |
June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
SIGNS of the SEASON
Cantaloupe Thrive in Florida’s Warm Climate
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Minor Scores Major Win
Longwood Boy Places Second in Inaugural Cooking Competition by PAUL CATALA photos provided
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best
AS ANY TRUE FLORIDIAN WILL TELL YOU, June marks the beginning of the hurricane season. And while Floridians pride themselves on their unflappable nature when it comes to crisis prep, it would be reckless to think a hurricane couldn’t bring this state to its knees. The agriculture industry, in particular, has a lot to lose if a storm targets our state. And unlike the cone of certainty, one thing is certain: Hurricanes can, and have historically, taken a toll on the agriculture sector. The damage can be catastrophic.
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
In The Heartland Highlands County
New UF/IFAS Extension Director Takes Lifetime Work in Ag, 4-H to the Next Level
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Building Premier Blueberry Breeding Headquarters
TO BUILD A BETTER BLUEBERRY, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is building a better blueberry lab. By mid-2022, we expect to complete U.S. higher education’s premier blueberry breeding headquarters.
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Proud to Announce State Championship Winner, Polk's 2021-2022 Officers
DID YOU HEAR THE GREAT NEWS about Auburndale High School? Jacob Lawson, an Auburndale High School FFA member, recently competed in the Safe Tractor Operations Career Development Event at the state level. Jacob stole the show by winning the state championship! His advisor, Mrs. Kimberly Shaske, shared a few words in regards to Jacob’s hard work and accomplishments.
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Blueberry Rebound
2021 Harvest Up 4.9 Million Pounds From Last Year
4 min |
June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
AGRISHOPPER: Father's Day Gifts Dad Can Actually Use
THERE ARE A LOT OF HARD WORKING MEN in the agriculture sector, and the run-of-the-mill tie may miss the mark on Father’s Day. Instead, we’ve got some ideas for gifts your dad will find both practical and fun.
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June 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Inaugural Taste of the Heartland to Spread Appreciation for Local Agriculture
FOR GENERATIONS, Avon Park and the Lake Wales Ridge it sits on have been known for being home to various types of agriculture.
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May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Solid Roots
7th-Generation Rancher Leigh Ann Wynn Talks About Female Role Models, Her Future as Next PCFB President
4 min |
May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Networking Opportunity
Florida Industrial Hemp Conference to Offer Education, Guidance, Community
4 min |
May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Out of the Spotlight
Polk County Farm Bureau Executive Director Carole McKenzie Talks About Her Work Behind the Scenes
3 min |
May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Fair Play, Fair Work
Florida State Fair Executive Director Cheryl Flood Maintains Balance Between Education, Entertainment
4 min |
May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Recipe Spotlight
Make Your Barbecue a Little Saucy
3 min |
May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Farm-Raised
From Steer to Blueberries and Citrus, Lausanne Walter’s Family Knows Agriculture
3 min |
May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
AGRI SHOPPER
Transform Your Patio Into a Comfy Summer Hotspot
3 min |
May 2021
Central Florida Ag News
Recipe Spotlight
A Healthy Berry Very Easily Turns Decadent
3 min |
March 2021
Central Florida Ag News
SIGNS of the SEASON
You Say Tomato, We Say Florida’s Finest
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