Agriculture

Florida strawberries are in season—here’s how to enjoy them

FLORIDA — It’s peak strawberry season in Florida, and that means fresh, juicy berries are hitting grocery stores, farmers markets,…

1 month ago

Florida strawberry growers bounce back from storms with fresh harvest

FLORIDA — Florida strawberry growers are proving their resilience this season, overcoming challenges from hurricanes Helene and Milton to ensure…

4 months ago

Help UF develop tastier tomatoes: Get your seeds now!

FLORIDA—University of Florida scientists invite home gardeners to participate in a citizen science program to help develop tastier tomatoes. By growing select…

5 months ago

Disease-resistant wine grapes could boost Florida’s wine industry

FLORIDA — Researchers at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are harvesting their first crop…

6 months ago

New technologies may boost Florida oyster harvests and reduce labor

FLORIDA—University of Florida experts say new technologies could increase oyster harvests in Florida while reducing labor. Florida’s oyster population has declined significantly over the past 15 years…

6 months ago