UF/IFAS News
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Field Diagnosis of Plant Diseases”
The next course in the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Field Diagnosis of Plant Diseases,” beginning on Nov. 2, 2026.
New University of Florida Study Investigates Back Pain in Horticulture Workers
Among horticulture workers, the study found that back pain is extremely common and looked at ways to prevent and manage the affliction.
Challenge 250 Is a New Crop Protection Initiative to Combat Invasive Pests
The Challenge 250 initiative aims to raise $250,00 in funding for rapid-response research and outreach to stop invasive pests.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Nutrient Management 2”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Nutrient Management 2,” beginning on Sept. 28, 2026.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Weed Management”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Weed Management,” beginning on Sept. 7, 2026.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Cuttings and Stock Plant Management”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Cuttings and Stock Plant Management,” beginning on Aug. 17, 2026.
New Tool Detects Drought Stress in Crops Before Visible Symptoms
Scientists at the University of Florida have successfully used hyperspectral imaging to detect early drought stress in plants.
2026 Greenhouse Training Online Continues with “Advanced Irrigation Management”
The next course from the 2026 Greenhouse Training Online series is “Advanced Irrigation Management,” beginning on Aug. 3, 2026.
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.