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WAITING OUT THE STORM
USDA Revises Citrus Forecast, but Growers Taking It In Stride
UF/IFAS Research Unlocks Vanilla DNA Mystery
Agri NEWS
Florida Roots
Longtime Citrus Advocate Bobby McKown Talks About His Career and the Future of Citrus
No Experience Needed
Experienced Plant Enthusiasts Share Their Tips and Favorite Plants
SIGNS of the SEASON
Cruciferous Vegetables an Important Crop for Florida
In The Heartland Highlands County
Highlands County Hunters Cull Coyote Population to Protect Livestock, Pets
A Letter From the Youth Fair President
THE POLK COUNTY YOUTH FAIR IS ALMOST HERE!
A GROWING INDUSTRY
Hemp Acreage Expected to Soar as Florida Gains Experience With Crop
Youth Conservation Group Hosting Contests, Giveaways
The Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN) will celebrate its 10th birthday this December and January with a social media campaign featuring contests and giveaways, a new partner rewards program, donor recognition, and a virtual crowd-sourced fundraising event.
SIGNS of the SEASON
Bell Peppers, Cucumbers and Eggplants Thrive During Florida Winters
White Strawberry One of Two New Varieties From UF/IFAS
A WHITE STRAWBERRY? Not red? Yes, you read that right. And it smells a little like a pineapple. It’s also novel in that it’s the first white strawberry to go to market in the United States.
The Power of Aquaponics
Traders Hill Farm Takes Sustainable Farming to Another Level
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
U.S. Sugar Is Home to the Largest Contiguous, Privately Owned Wi-Fi Network in America
Overcoming the Mental Health Toll
UF/IFAS Joins Effort to Battle Farmers’ Stress
Harvesting the Holiday
Dade City’s Ergle Christmas Tree Farm Helps Holiday Spirit Grow
Mistletoe Musings
There’s More to This Plant Than Movies and Lore Will Tell You
Globally Positioned Success
Production Is Blooming at Highlands County Caladium Farm With the Use of Global Positioned System
A NATURAL GIFT
27,000 Acres Gifted to UF for Conservation, Outdoor Classroom and Laboratory
SIGNS of the SEASON
Florida Citrus Struggling, but Still a Leading Crop
New Business
Despite Rough Start, Secret Gardens Winery Going Strong
FROM THE GROUND UP
Umatilla’s Treadwell Farms Harvests First Hemp Crop
Worth a Thousand Words
Lake Wales Photographer Adam Strang Bass Captures Images of Old Florida
Renaissance Man
Brad Phares: The Businessman, the Artist, the Cowboy
Nurturing Young Minds
Polk County Farm Bureau Recognizes Ag Teacher and Ag Program of the Year
New Blueberry Variety Honors UF Alumnus Alto Straughn
WHEN PATRICIO MUÑOZ developed the University of Florida’s newest blueberry variety, he wanted to name the fruit in honor of Alto Straughn, a longtime strong supporter of UF’s blueberry breeding program.
FFA Member Spotlight: Allison Jackson
YOU CAN FIND HER at Auburndale High School, following alongside Mrs. Shaske or Mr. McCracken or walking her heifer, Clara, or market hog, Woodrow (notice the Lonesome Dove references).
Citrus Advisory System Alerts Growers So They Can Stem Post-bloom Fruit Drop
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. That’s the sound of the alert, telling a citrus grower it’s time to spray fungicide to help prevent fruit from falling off the tree. When the brand-new fruit fall off the trees, post-bloom fruit drop (PFD), as it’s called, can cause major losses for citrus growers.
Alternative Treatment
Acupuncture Can Help Variety of Ailments in Horses, Dogs
UF/IFAS Extension Helps Farmworkers Stay Safe From COVID
UF/IFAS EXTENSION EXPERTS are communicating with agricultural workers to connect them with COVID-19 free testing, safety information and training – a role they have been serving throughout the pandemic.
UF Economists: Florida Ag Took $55 Million to $100 Million Hit From Hurricane Sally
THE COMBINATION OF CROPS, livestock and aquaculture products lost as a result of Hurricane Sally will likely be valued between $55 million and $100 million, University of Florida economists predict.