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Ashley McLeod-Morin, Extension scientist at the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education (PIE) in Agriculture and Natural Resources and associate director of strategic communications for the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS).
Concern over agricultural security growing
Southeastern residents increasingly support stronger protections against agricultural disease... more
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FWC to host wildlife workshop for livestock owners
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting an in-person “Living with Wildlife: Safeguarding Pets and Livestock” workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 30 ... more
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U.S. Sugar announces launch of largest commercial use of autonomous tractors
U.S. Sugar announced the launch of the largest commercial use of autonomous tractors in the American sugar industry, deploying a fleet of unmanned John Deere tractors ... more
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UF/IFAS indigo field trials yield success as synthetic dyes lose appeal. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS indigo field trials yield success as synthetic dyes lose appeal
Synthetic dyes are taking a back seat as consumers and manufacturers are driving increased demand for natural dyes... more
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This picture is of a previous year of the Sweet Corn Fiesta. [Photo courtesy Doreen Poreba]
Sweet Corn Festival this weekend
It’s a little known fact that Palm Beach County farmers grow more sweet corn for the fresh market than anywhere else in the world ... more
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UF/IFAS-grown velvet beans. [Photo by Eva Sailly, UF/IFAS]
How a tropical bean could help treat Parkinson's tremors
A major challenge with Parkinson’s disease is managing tremors. Typically, one way they are treated is by taking medications that increase dopamine. more
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UF/IFAS doctoral student Kaitlyn Vondracek is using genetics to try to reduce runners in strawberries.
A $130 million drain: UF researcher looks to genetics to rein in wasteful strawberry runners
Strawberry growers pour roughly $130 million a year, nationally, into a surprisingly stubborn problem... more
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Master Gardener Volunteers participate in a Cut Flower Field Day. UF/IFAS is asking the public to take a questionnaire about if they are familiar about the institute and the outreach events, research and other services it provides. [Photo by Cat Wofford, UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS launches effort for public input into Floridians' needs
While the PIE Center has already surveyed people who work in the agriculture industry, they particularly want to hear from people ... more
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Lettuce varieties. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS breeding disease-resistant lettuce
University of Florida scientists are closer to a breakthrough that could safeguard the nation’s lettuce supply. more
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Trevor Ross driving an elevated tractor while applying fertilizer to a corn field in 2021. [Photo by Cristina Carrizosa, UF/IFAS]
UF/IFAS launches program to prepare students to create AgTech businesses
Growing a business is difficult. Growing an agriculture business can have its own unique challenges ... more
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Cold-hardy avocados aimed at transforming Florida’s future fruit industry
Think you can’t grow avocados in the chilly winters of North Florida? Think again. 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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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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Florida Dairy Farmers provide eggnog and coquito recipes
Florida Dairy Farmers share recipes to make for the holidays. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Barrell racing. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Horse owners warned of virus outbreak
The Florida Department of Agriculture has issued warnings regarding the Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EVH-1) outbreak in horses in western states. more
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