“If we can get even 1% of our pesticide to its target, that’s a huge leap in efficiency,” adds Luke Johnson, a fellow PhD student in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Assistant professor Kurt ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about crinum lilies, herbs, pineapple, citrus, viburnum, ...

Buyers love the environment;' Audubon advocates: 'One of the biggest threats this special place has ever faced.' ...

Citrus plants are usually defenseless in cold weather, according to UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and ...

Breeding Insight (BI) supports public breeding efforts via more than 61 programs at the USDA as well as university-based ...

After meeting for 18 months, a committee of Treasure Coast leaders reached consensus in 2005 on a report designed to save the region from crisis.

In Florida, iguanas are no longer just the occasional surprise sunning themselves on a patio. They’ve become an everyday ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

Cousins Morgan McKenna Porter and Riley McKenna are the fifth generation of their family to run their citrus operation, trying to carry on a legacy that began in the early 20th century.

Citrus greening and psyllids are less common in North Florida compared to southern and central parts of the state, ...

Containing the spread of huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease, is a task that, in the state of Florida, falls not only into the hands of industry leaders and scientists, but ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of growing your own fruit in the comfort of your backyard, it’s easy to get excited about the idea of planting a fruit tree. After all, who doesn’t love the thought of fresh, ...