UF/IFAS News
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Water Quality and Treatment”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Water Quality and Treatment,” beginning on July 6, 2026.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Substrates for Container-Grown Plants”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Substrates for Container-Grown Plants,” beginning on June 1, 2026.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Greenhouse and Nursery 101”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Greenhouse and Nursery 101,” beginning on May 25, 2026.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Climate Management”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Climate Management,” beginning on April 13, 2026.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Practical Disease Management”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Practical Disease Management,” beginning on March 30, 2026.
University of Florida Debuts New Caladiums for Its Golden Anniversary
University of Florida’s ornamental breeding program has reached a milestone with its 50th and 51st caladium cultivars.
Introducing the New 2026 Greenhouse Training Online Program
The 2026 Greenhouse Training Online program features several new courses and begins on Monday, March 2, 2026, with “Nutrient Management 1.”
New Thrips Parvispinus Study Unlocks Secrets of the Invasive Pest
University of Florida researchers have mapped out new information on thrips’ lifecycle and habits for more effective control strategies.
2025 Greenhouse Training Online Ends with Courses on Climate and Disease Management
The final 2025 Greenhouse Training Online courses are “Climate Management’ and ‘Practical Disease Management’, starting on Nov. 10, 2025.
2025 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with ‘Weed Management’
The next course from the 2025 Greenhouse Training Online series is ‘Weed Management’, beginning on Nov. 3, 2025.
South Florida Crops Face New Threat: Two-Spot Cotton Leafhopper
Also known as the cotton jassid, this invasive pest feeds on a wide variety of crops, including okra and hibiscus.
2025 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with ‘Substrates for Container-Grown Plants’
The next course from the 2025 Greenhouse Training Online series is ‘Substrates for Container-Grown Plants’, beginning on Oct. 6, 2025.
2025 Greenhouse Training Online Rolls Out Two Courses for September
The next courses from 2025 Greenhouse Training Online are ‘Success with your Latino Workforce’ and ‘Field Diagnosis of Plant Diseases’.
2025 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with ‘Costing and Profitability’
The next course from the 2025 Greenhouse Training Online series is ‘Costing and Profitability’, beginning on Aug. 11, 2025.
New ‘Advanced Irrigation Management’ Course Continues 2025 Greenhouse Training Online
A new course from the Greenhouse Training Online series is titled ‘Advanced Irrigation Management’, beginning Aug. 4, 2025.
How AI Is Simplifying Hurricane Crop Damage Reports
With grant funding, Nikolaos Tziolas is developing an interactive AI tool to assist farmers in assessing crop damage after major storms.
New UF/IFAS Research Looks to Protect Pollinators from Pesticide Exposures
Chris and Sandra Wilson of the University of Florida are researching ways to minimize pollinator exposure to harmful pesticides.
2025 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with ‘Nutrient Management 1’
The next course from the 2025 Greenhouse Training Online series is ‘Nutrient Management 1’, beginning on July 7, 2025.
UF Scholar Earns ‘Best Dissertation of the Year’ for Lantana Research
Brooks Parish’s research into invasive lantana species will be recognized as ‘Best Dissertation of the Year’ on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.