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Behind the scenes: How UF/IFAS risk assessments sustain Florida’s $191M aquaculture industry

by Lourdes Mederos
February 17, 2025

From vibrant tropical fish for aquarium enthusiasts to succulent shellfish served as the center of the plate, Florida’s aquaculture industry serves as an economic powerhouse and a national leader. In 2022, the state’s tropical fish ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Blog Community, Conservation, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alligator Farming, Aquatic Environment, Aquatic Invasives, Aquatic Plant Production, BMP, Ecosystem, FDACS, Fish Tanks, Florida Aquaculture, Invasives In Florida, Jeffrey Hill, News, Ornamental Fish Farming, Risk Assessment, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Shellfish Cultivation, Species, Succeulent Shellfish, Sustainability, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Tropical Fish, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Annual Tax Tips for forest landowners addresses changes for 2023 tax year

by Suzette Cook
June 26, 2024

Advice on Timber Tax Tips for the 2023 tax year is now available from the U.S. Forest Service, USDA, and academic partners from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and The University of Georgia Warnell School ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Agribusiness, Forests, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Forest Management, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resource Conservation, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, SFFGS, Tax Tips, Timber

UF fisheries professor Yanong co-authors “The Aquarium Fish Medicine Handbook”

by Josh Baker
April 11, 2024

The comprehensive fish care how-to-guide officially releases on April 15 By Suzette Cook UF School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences GAINESVILLE, FL -- Professors from the University of Florida and North Carolina State University ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Coasts & Marine, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Aquacultute, Aquarium, FFGS, Fish, Fish Disease, Fish Health, Fish Medicine, Fisheries, Lewbart, Marine, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, SFFGS, The Aquarium Fish Medicine Handbook, Yanong
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Oyster market research outlines marketing strategies for increasing grower profits

by Tory Moore
April 4, 2022

Highlights ·         A recent UF/IFAS research project identified opportunities for Florida Gulf oyster farmers to market their products for an increased price. ·         The findings noted logistical and volume ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Food Is Our Middle Name, Marketing, Oyster, Oyster Farming, Oysters, SEEDIT, SEEDIT Grant

Florida forestry keeps the toilet paper rolling

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 26, 2020

by Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Forest products contribute to a large and valuable industry for the state of Florida – altogether comprising the state’s largest agricultural commodity. This includes primary and secondary product ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Forests
Tags: Archive, Austin Cary Forest, Covid-19, Forest, Forestry, Paper Products, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation
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COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 15, 2020

Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, EVENTS, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Archive, Covid-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

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