From zero to 5,000 gallons: Brewing success with UF/IFAS hopsAgriculture

From zero to 5,000 gallons: Brewing success with UF/IFAS hops

Before 2015, no one had grown hops successfully in Florida. Over the past decade, University of Florida scientists have not only changed that but also demonstrated the commercial potential of Florida-grown hops as a key ingredient in craft beer. Since their experiments started, scientists at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) have been supplying their hops to Tampa Read More

Blueberries: A healthy, tasty snack from Florida farmersAgribusiness

Blueberries: A healthy, tasty snack from Florida farmers

As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May -- growers are shipping the fruit to market to meet statewide and national consumer demand. You can find Florida-grown berries in stores, farmer’s markets and U-picks from the Panhandle through South Read More