By: Chris Eversole Source(s): John Reynolds (352) 392-1845 ext. 412 Mark Brown (352) 392-1874 ext. 501 GAINESVILLE — The value of Florida’s citrus groves is plummeting because of a glut of fruit, while urbanization is rapidly pushing up… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source(s): Don Poucher (352) 392-0437 GAINESVILLE—Larry J. Connor, dean of the University of Florida’s College of Agriculture, announced Wednesday (8/12) that he plans to retire by the first of the year. During Connor’s 7 1/2-year… Read More
By: Chris Eversole Source(s): Suresh Rao (352) 392-7622 or 392-1951 Mike Annable (352) 392-3294 GAINESVILLE — University of Florida researchers are using a new technology that could reduce the cleanup time of some stubborn hazardous waste sites from… Read More
By: Chris Eversole Source(s): Robert Cousins (352) 392-2133 GAINESVILLE — Summer cold sufferers take heart: A new University of Florida study offers new evidence that zinc — the latest rage in cold remedies — may provide immediate protection… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source(s): Daniel F. Perkins (352) 392-2201 GAINESVILLE—Families who are referred to a supervised visitation center when children are removed from the home because of abuse or neglect have their court cases resolved sooner than if… Read More
By: Chris Eversole Source(s): Marjorie Hoy (352) 392-1901 ext.153 Lance Osborne (407) 884-2034 Ru Nguyen Avas Hamon (352) 372-3505 GAINESVILLE — The war on bugs needs you and the other 14.7 million Floridians. Your mission, should you choose… Read More
By: Chris Eversole Source: Carol Lehtola (352) 392-1864 GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida is reaching across the United States to help communities respond to disasters. UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is producing a satellite videoconference… Read More
By: Chris Eversole Source(s): Rachel Shireman (352) 392-2251 Jimmy Cheek (392) 392-1963 GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering a master’s degree in agriculture through distance education, beginning this fall. Students… Read More
By: Karen Meisenheimer Source(s): Tito French (352)392-1811 GAINESVILLE–While many activists consider dairy waste to be the latest environmental criminal, a University of Florida agronomy expert says it could be a valuable resource if managed correctly. “Dairies produce a… Read More
By: Chris Eversole Source(s): Henry Gholz (352) 846-0889 George Tanner (352) 846-0570 GAINESVILLE — Florida won’t be safe from fire once all this summer’s wildfires are extinguished because development has added to the natural fire hazards already part… Read More
