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.
OutdoorsFrom feared predator to eco-hero: UF/IFAS explains alligator’s role Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jun 9, 20240 commentsAlligators crucial to Everglades restoration.
EducationUF/IFAS mapping hurricane forest destruction to improve response Staff Reports May 6, 20240 commentsMap available to public for Hurricane Ian.
OutdoorsUF/IFAS finds backyards have more plant species than imagined Brad Buck | UF/IFAS May 4, 20240 commentsStudy shows more plant species in urban landscapes than meet the eye.
Local LivingUF/IFAS to host inaugural Fang Fest in Williston Staff Reports Apr 25, 20240 commentsEvent to highlight importance of snakes in ecosystem.
HealthUF/IFAS: Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Apr 23, 20240 commentsNew research sheds light on impacts of temperatures in mosquito species carrying malaria-causing parasite.
OutdoorsUF launches water use survey for landscaping Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Apr 21, 20240 commentsSurvey open until June 1.
OutdoorsCaterpillar cascade: UF/IFAS answers questions about the crawly creatures Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Apr 13, 20241 commentFlorida is full of caterpillars this month. But what are they and what can you do about them? Are they dangerous? Fast facts from University of […]
BusinessUF study: seafood waste less profound than previously thought Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Apr 13, 20240 commentsStudy shows 20% drop from previous estimates.
NewsUF program breeds, improves pine trees over decades Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20242 commentsJoint program impacts pine growing across the Southeast.
Local LivingUF/IFAS Q&A: Why do insects behave strangely during a total solar eclipse? Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Apr 3, 20240 commentsParts of United States will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8.
Local LivingAnnual Tax Tips for forest landowners addresses changes for 2023 tax year Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Apr 1, 20240 commentsNew Timber Tax Tips available for 2023 tax year.
Local LivingUF Forestry students compete in annual skills contests Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Mar 25, 20240 commentsCompetition draws students from 13 university forest clubs.
Local LivingFlorida 4-H youth invents medical device to save pig Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Mar 23, 20243 commentsSwallows 3D printed a prolapse ring for the pig.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20242 commentsLand proposed for UF golf course.
State News FloridaUF: Can tech tackle pythons? Alisson Clark | UF Feb 19, 20240 commentsAs the invasive species spreads, ‘scout snakes’ could give biologists an edge.