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Scientists develop vitamin A-enriched tomato to fight global deficiency
University of Florida scientists have developed a tomato packed with significantly higher levels of vitamin A ... more
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Emily Miller-Cushon, UF/IFAS associate professor of animal behavior and welfare, pets a calf at the UF/IFAS Dairy Unit. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]
From physics to farming, one animal scientist’s path to dairy calf welfare research
Growing up in rural Ontario, Emily Miller-Cushon had a fascination for the animals that roamed the farmland near her home ... more
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A bowl of olives. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]
Learn to cook healthy Mediterranean meals
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is committed to providing ... more
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Yu Wang photographed in her laboratory. Photo taken 08-01-16.
Unlocking the mystery of taste: Flavor experts converge in Orlando
Flavor isn’t just a sensory experience – it’s a force that shapes what we buy, what we crave and how food and beverage trends take off more
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Freeze damaged plants.
Cold snaps, wind burn, drought, stressing your landscape? UF experts available to help you detect, manage, recover
After the recent cold fronts, violent winds and ongoing drought conditions, many Floridians are stepping outside... more
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Frost-covered peach trees in 2009. [Photo by UF/IFAS, Tyler Jones.]
Florida agriculture producers asked to share impacts of winter freezes
UF/IFAS requests agricultural producers affected by recent freeze events, ... more
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Florida freeze causes citrus damage and burst pipes and losses from extreme cold
AccuWeather® Global Weather Center — A deep freeze gripping much of the eastern half of the nation has brought disruptive and costly impacts to Florida, including frozen and burst pipes, as well … more
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The most recent graduating class of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute.
WLIANR opens nominations for Class XIII
The UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) is soliciting... more
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Led by plant pathologist Katia Viana Xavier at the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center, the project will use drones equipped with advanced imaging technologies to identify signs of disease in celery fields earlier and more precisely than traditional scouting methods allow.
Harnessing AI with drone imagery to detect costly celery disease before symptoms surface
University of Florida scientists are launching a new, grant-funded research project that uses artificial... more
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Research project offers new hope for Florida citrus growers
A much-anticipated research project on citrus greening is coming to fruition, marked by the start of another harvest .... more
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Two pests threaten Florida strawberries
Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of year, but beneath those glossy leaves, a quiet battle is raging. more
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UF/IFAS offers DIY guide to making vanilla extract at home
The holidays may be behind us, but the season of celebration isn’t over. more
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Study highlights communication strategies to prevent tick-borne diseases in cattle
If you’re working with the Florida cattle industry and you’re trying to spread information about tick-borne illnesses ... more
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Charcuterie board production. Photo taken 07-26-22.
The key to a good, stress-free gathering throughout the year
Gatherings don’t have to feel overwhelming or revolve entirely around food. more
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Ben Wolking, a Florida 4-H alumnus, gives a talk at Bates University for a TEDx event. [Photo by Noah Katz]
Florida 4-H alumnus gives inspiring TEDx talk on grit, overcoming uncertainty
As a freshman in college, Ben Wolking nearly drowned doing the sport he’d mastered. more
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Recent Ph.D. graduate Mark Porter works in a greenhouse. [Photo courtesy Recent Ph.D. graduate Mark Porter works in a greenhouse. [Photo courtesy Alice Akers, UF/IFAS]
Doctoral grad sweetens the future of fruit
As we enter the height of Florida’s strawberry production season, many consumers crave the taste and aroma of the fruit. more
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Florida Dairy Farmers provide eggnog and coquito recipes
Florida Dairy Farmers share recipes to make for the holidays. more
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Shortage of rural vets endangering the nation’s food supply
America is facing a food system shortage. Livestock veterinarians are the new endangered species. more
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FFA Team places third at championship
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Okeechobee High School FFA Farm & Agribusiness Management Team was recognized... more
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Kevin Wang, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, talks about how drones can be used to help growers.
AI center goal to put technology directly into growers’ hands to solve problems
It’s one thing to listen to a farmer describe the challenges of battling pests, unpredictable weather or dwindling resources... more
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