Producing and Licensing New Plant Varieties Developed by UF/IFAS Plant Breeders By Jackie Burns, UF/IFAS dean for research and director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station For more than a century, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) plant breeders have released new plant varieties with superior traits such as improved disease resistance, greater yields and better …
Creating Psyllids That Don’t Spread HLB: an Update
Researchers working to develop a psyllid incapable of spreading HLB recently impressed some Citrus Research and Development Foundation board members when they discussed their progress. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reports on the massive project. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Pleased that New University of Florida President Appreciates Agriculture
Those who attended the recent Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame ceremony were able to hear directly from the new University of Florida President who emceed the event. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources at UF, it was obvious the new president appreciates agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Citrus Greening Research Funding
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about funding for citrus greening research. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Florida Citrus Growers Get Emergency Exemption from the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Florida citrus growers an emergency exemption to use clothianidin to control Asian citrus psyllids, the pest that causes citrus greening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
Bipartisan Group Urging Passage of Trade Legislation Critical to Agriculture Economy Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture Ann Veneman (George W. Bush Administration) and Dan Glickman (Clinton Administration) today announced new bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. The secretaries discussed the importance of new trade partnerships that will help to expand American exports, increase …
Hoping to Avoid HLB with Undercover Citrus
High-density citrus plantings have been grown in screenhouses near Fort Pierce for more than a year to see if they can be protected from HLB. University of Florida scientist Barrett Gruber reports early results. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Citrus Industry This Week: Fruit Drop; Nematodes; Freeze Concern
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports on quantifying fruit drop and two problematic nematodes. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Pleased with New University of Florida/IFAS Hire
The University of Florida/IFAS has a new associate dean and state program leader for 4-H Youth Development, a key position for preparing our future agricultural leaders. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at UF, says they are very excited about this new hire. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NACD Outlines Appropriations Priorities
From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.– February 25, 2015–In letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Lee McDaniel outlined NACD’s appropriations priorities for critical conservation programs, including Conservation Technical Assistance, Farm Bill Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …