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Microgreens get Florida farmers thinking small

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Every year for nearly two decades, Florida farmers have gathered at the Suwannee Valley Twilight Field Day to hone their craft, often learning how to grow more luscious and larger fruits and vegetables. This year, however, there was a new lesson being offered: how to grow small.

Filed under Research, Florida, Agriculture on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

UF researchers seek bugs to battle aquatic weed plaguing Central, South Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Years of hydrilla control efforts have paid off for some Florida communities — unfortunately, their success has benefited a more troublesome aquatic weed, a University of Florida expert says.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Monday, April 21, 2008.