Florida Growers Favor UF Blueberry Strains, and so do Competitors

As Florida blueberries begin to show up in farmers’ markets here and in grocery stores across the nation, Alachua County growers say they understand why better plant strains developed by the University of Florida are being licensed globally — including to exporters with whom they compete.

UF/IFAS-Developed ‘Florida Brilliance’ Shines on State’s Strawberry Industry

For years, University of Florida scientists looked for a few characteristics in a more desirable strawberry. Among those traits was a higher yield in November and December — the early part of the Florida season when prices are highest.

UF/IFAS Experts: Growers Ready for Freezes

When the next frost threatens Florida’s crops, growers will do their best to make sure your favorite foods are protected from the potentially crippling chill, say University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences experts.