UF scientists are developing high‑tech, gene‑edited citrus varieties to help Florida growers fight citrus greening and speed solutions from lab to grove.

The invasive pests, known as short-spined thrips, may be microscopic, but they’re a menacing threat. South Florida’s warming ...

Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of year, but beneath those glossy leaves, a quiet battle ...

Scientists with the University of Florida have secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel wilt disease ...

In the past 10 years, science has provided the recipe for a tasty new Florida-grown strawberry sold in local produce aisles, put drones into the hands of 4-Hers and revealed where to catch snook off ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UF/IFAS Extension’s Peanut Butter Challenge is underway, inviting community members to donate jars of peanut butter to help fight food insecurity across Florida. Running from ...

HASTINGS, Fla. — The University of Florida has launched a potato breeding program at its Hastings location to help growers in the area stay in business. Northeast Florida is home to more than 20,000 ...

The powerful winds and floodwaters of Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in their wake this September, severely impacting Seahorse Key, a vital hub for marine research and education. The ...