Local LivingFlatwoods 5K slated for Oct. 26 Staff Reports Oct 2, 20240 commentsRace features rare opportunity to experience UF’s Austin Cary Forest.
HealthUF/IFAS: Tips to deal with unwanted pests during storms Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Sep 28, 20240 commentsSurge in pest activity accompanies storm season.
NewsTropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
BusinessUF/IFAS: Hurricane Debby agricultural storm damage tops $93M Staff Reports Sep 19, 20240 commentsUF economists release estimates from August storm.
Food + DrinkUF studies beer in space, impact of microgravity on fermentation Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Aug 31, 20240 commentsResearch could also apply to bread, yogurt.
EducationUF cheers on newest Gator astronaut, Blue Origin mission Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20240 commentsFerl conducts plant experiment from 341,000 feet.
State News FloridaUF: natural ponds better than stormwater ponds at removing nutrients Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Aug 25, 20240 commentsFlorida has 76,000 stormwater ponds.
Local LivingExtension Gilchrist County to expand facilities 10-fold Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Aug 13, 20240 commentsGroundbreaking ceremony for future 20,000-square-foot building takes place in Bell.
NewsUF/IFAS assessing agricultural losses and damage from Debby Staff Reports Aug 7, 20240 commentsAgricultural producers invited to participate in survey.
Local LivingSummer seed saving: UF Master Gardener shares tips on wildflower propagation Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Aug 4, 20240 commentsSummer proves best time to collect seeds for next year.
HealthUF/IFAS: gardening offers natural solution to back pain Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Aug 3, 20240 commentsTherapeutic gardening study happened at Wilmot Botanical Gardens.
EducationUF spends record $1.26 billion on faculty research in FY2024 Staff Reports Jul 31, 20240 commentsUniversity credits record in part to increase in federally-funded research.
FeaturedUF/IFAS aims to increase South Florida farm success with new programs Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jul 28, 20240 commentsNinety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from […]
NewsUF/IFAS introduces pavilion with renewable building material Glory Reitz Jul 23, 20240 commentsPavilion to be stepping stone to natural resources building.
OutdoorsRain barrels: Harvesting the power of Florida’s rainy seasons Abigail Payne | UF/IFAS Jul 21, 20240 commentsRain barrels can bring cost savings, environmental benefits.
EducationUF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 14, 20240 commentsSucralose escapes wastewater treatment processing and is in drinking water, aquatic environments.
NewsUF/IFAS: Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Jul 13, 20240 commentsCows eliminate about 85 percent of their body heat via sweat.
NewsUF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Jul 11, 20241 commentIncreased carbon dioxide in ocean can harm oysters, clams, sea urchins and corals.
OutdoorsUF sees growing interest in living shorelines Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 7, 20240 commentsRegulations still hamper implementation.
Business‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future Glory Reitz Jul 5, 20240 commentsAg tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
Local LivingUF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping launches new award Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Jul 5, 20240 commentsAward to honor homeowners who install, maintain lawns that protect Florida’s water and natural resources.
Local LivingUF/IFAS: Heat-related illness toolkit created to help agricultural workers Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 4, 20240 commentsAgricultural safety center and UF/IFAS partner to educate on heat-related illness.
HealthUF/IFAS researcher stresses importance of pasteurization Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jun 22, 20240 commentsRaw milk, eggs cited as possible virus transmitters.
Local LivingUF, Florida Sea Grant offers free scallop sorting tool Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jun 17, 20240 commentsScallop season started Saturday.