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    Read the latest articles about of research. 

    Ask IFAS is a comprehensive, single-source repository of all current UF/IFAS numbered, peer-reviewed publications. These are developed to support Extension program initiatives and are co-published by Florida Cooperative Extension and one of 23 UF/IFAS academic departments.

    In 2023, visitors to the Ask IFAS website accessed over 6,500 free publication titles more than 9.4 million times.

    The Ask IFAS website is the public-facing component of the EDIS publication system.

     

    The Vegetable Production Handbook is designed to provide Florida growers with the latest information on crop cultivars, cultural practices, and pest management.

    Free hard copies of the handbook are available at UF/IFAS research and education centers and county extension offices.

     

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    GCREC in the News

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    Scientists try to limit nasty tomato disease from spreading via grower spraying

    Bacterial spot disease isn’t just a nuisance for tomato growers – it’s a...

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