ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla – Mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis pose a threat not only to humans, but also other animals. These viruses have caused disease and fatalities in birds, horses… Read More
By RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — While the coronavirus pandemic has changed much of the University of Florida citrus programming, one annual tradition continues, albeit with some changes. The 2020-2021 UF Institute of Food… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have opened the second round of surveys on COVID-19’s impact on the state’s agriculture and marine industries, intended to capture changes in operations for the first half of… Read More
Above: The University of Florida Phenogator, an example of the technology that will be utilized at UF as part of the IoT4Ag Center. The Phenogator is a multi-purpose vehicle that uses sensors in combination with… Read More
Below is a list of UF/IFAS resources available to the media in covering hurricanes. More information can be found at disaster.ifas.ufl.edu. If you would like to get in touch with an expert, please contact Samantha… Read More
Working at her lab and fields at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Natalia Peres diagnoses and helps manage diseases that might otherwise ruin strawberries, a $300 million per year crop in Florida…. Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Extension professionals have a unique role in their communities and are often trusted to communicate scientific information. A recent survey revealed that Florida’s Extension network is well-equipped to inform their communities about… Read More
MERRIT ISLAND, Fla. – The Hawaiian bobtail squid is a glowing example of aquatic symbiosis. It stands out as a unique cephalopod that lives with a light organ run by a luminescent bacterium, or microbes…. Read More
World Photo Day is an annual celebration of the art, craft, and history behind photography. At UF/IFAS we have an outstanding team of photographers that capture the beauty of Florida through their lenses. Tyler Jones… Read More
Septic system care after the storm with UF/IFAS Extension Central District regional specialized water resources agent, Yilin Zhuang Septic systems are most susceptible to issues after periods of heavy rainfall, including after a hurricane. There… Read More
