The University of Florida’s Athletic Association on Wednesday announced it is now partnering with Conecuh Sausage, a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1947. …
Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. Experts stress the word “should” because, to ensure the fruit is at peak form, you’re not supposed to break what’s called the “cold chain,” says Jeff Brecht, a UF/IFAS horticultural sciences professor and Extension specialist. …
Through a $64,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to Schools program, the University of Florida and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will help some Florida K-12 educators who teach science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and agriculture start or strengthen aquaculture education programs. …
With virtually every large gathering across the country canceled due to COVID-19, cut-foliage growers had nowhere to send their product, greenery used to decorate and accent bouquets. But Sunday is Mother’s Day, and some will buy flowers for mom. …
The goal is to develop varieties of pumpkins varieties that are attractive to growers because they produce high-yielding, superior quality (flesh sweetness, texture, flavor and color) that can withstand hot, humid, and wet conditions of South Florida all year round. An additional component to the research focuses on the calabaza, also known as the Cuban pumpkin. …
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