Agriculture Archive

RSS

UF to release parasitic fly to combat “evil weevil” destroying native bromeliads

GAINESVILLE, FLA — The free ride is almost over for the “evil weevil” destroying Florida’s native bromeliads.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Thursday, June 28, 2007.

New UF computer system could one day help citrus growers count fruit before harvest

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Farmers are told not to count chickens before they hatch, but for citrus growers it’s a little different – knowing how much fruit is on their trees can help them make better decisions about managing and harvesting the crop.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Florida, Agriculture on Thursday, June 21, 2007.

UF turfgrass researchers release slow-grow, low-mow grass — and it’s pretty

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Imagine life with fewer Saturday afternoons stuck behind a noisy lawn mower.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Monday, June 4, 2007.