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University of Florida Expanding Plant Breeding Programs

Dan December 28, 2016 Florida, News from Our Sponsors

Plant breeding is essential to successful agriculture, and the state of Florida has one of the strongest collections of breeders anywhere in the nation. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, it’s about to get stronger. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …

Sapote Fruit Fly Quarantines Established
Three sapote fruit fly quarantines have been established in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Altogether, the quarantines encompass approximately 1,102 acres of commercial citrus. On Feb. 23, APHIS and TDA established one quarantine in Rio Hondo and another in […]
Postfreeze Citrus Recovery Strategies
By Muhammad A. Shahid, KeAndre Leaks, Davie Kadyampakeni and Carlos Aucique-Perez Postfreeze citrus tree management requires patience and careful observation rather than immediate intervention. Damage to the vascular system (cambium, xylem and phloem) may take months to fully appear. Trees can initially flush in spring but later decline if internal tissues are too compromised. A […]

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