What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say ...

What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? Boca Raton, FL — May 31, 2026 — University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and ...

With the right care, papaya trees thrive in Florida backyards, producing sweet fruit and flowers. Depending on the variety, this slender tree can produce more than one bright white flower in less than ...

Pods of red okra of the cultivar ‘Carmine Splendor’ hybrid grown in South Florida. UF/IFAS photo by Vander Rocha Lacerda What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s ...

What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida's next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say ...

Because of it's unique geographical location, Florida is the only state in the continental United States that produces a wide range of tropical fruits. Boca Raton, FL — May 19, 2026 — With the right ...

The agency’s scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release. By Christina Jewett Reporting from Washington Officials at the Food ...

It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing through a crack in the sidewalk, or as part of a lawn. Suddenly, you are ...

Florida tropical fruit growers and backyard producers are confronting increased risks from flooding, drought, heat, and salinity, warns a new University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural ...

Florida-grown lychee trees offer a taste of the tropics for home growers. Their berries deliver a sweet, rose-scented fruit with vitamin C-rich pulp and a vibrant color and flavor to fruit cups, cakes ...