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UF/IFAS conference to address critical agribusiness policy issues

by Megan Winslow
March 31, 2025

The 10th annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference will address the issues, research and policies shaping the state’s agriculture industry. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture Industry, Alena Poulin, Alex Kelly, American Farm Bureau Federation, Artificial Intelligence, Brittany Lee, Citra, Conference, Damian Adams, Derek Farnsworth, Farm Bill, Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference, Florida Department Of Commerce, Food And Resource Economics Department, Foundation For Food And Agricultural Research, FRE, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, J.J. Grow, Jim Boyer, John Newton, John Walt Boatright, LaKisha Odom, Lisa House, Martha Montoya, Megan Winslow, Nathan Boyd, Paul Hindsley, Plant Science Research And Education Unit, Policy, Psreu, Scott Angle, Suzanne Thornsbury, Tour, Tripp Hunter, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weizhe Weng

The Economics of Freshwater: New Season of FRE Lunch Podcast Dives Deep into Interdisciplinary Research on Freshwater Challenges with the UF Water Institute

by Alena Poulin
March 22, 2025

Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is also synonymous with water. Our state boasts many beautiful beaches and is home to the vast Floridian Aquifer, providing drinking water to nearly 10 million people and feeding into numerous springs and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
Tags: Environmental Economics, Food And Resource Economics, FRE Lunch Podcast, Fresh Water, Fresh Water Economics, The Economics Of Fresh Water, Water, Water Economics, World Water Day
Vanilla beans

Consumers value domestically produced vanilla – but only when they know what they’re consuming, UF/IFAS research shows

by Megan Winslow
March 4, 2025

UF/IFAS researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida with the aim of establishing an alternative – and potentially lucrative – crop to oranges. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Crop, Economics, Extract, Food And Resource Economics Department, Horticultural Sciences Department, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jaclyn Kropp, Magagascar, Market Research, Megan Winslow, Oranges, Panel, Papua New Guinea, Research, Samples, Sensory Panel, Study, Synthetic Vanilla, Taste, Taste Test, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Vanilla, Vanilla Beans
Iris Qui Presents at SAEA

Ph.D. Candidate Xiurui ‘Iris’ Cui Wins 2nd Place in SAEA Job Market Paper Competition 

by Hope Nelson
February 19, 2025

As she prepares to graduate, Food and Resource Economics Ph.D. candidate Xiurui ’Iris’ Cui presented and won 2nd place in the Job Market Paper Competition at the 2025 Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting in Irving, ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Professional Development
Tags: Food And Research Economics Awards, Food And Resource Ecnomics, Food And Resource Economics Graduate Students, Labor

FRE Professor Caleb Stair Receives 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association

by Hope Nelson
February 17, 2025

Dr. Caleb Stair, Instructional Assistant Professor in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, received the 2025 Outstanding Teaching of a Course Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) during their annual ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Awards And Recognition, Food And Resource Ecnomics, Food And Resource Economics Awards, Food And Resource Economics Faculty, Food And Resource Economics Teaching
Aerial shot of snow

Media Alert: Florida agricultural sector asked to share experiences associated with Winter Storm Enzo

by Megan Winslow
February 6, 2025

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damage associated with Winter Storm Enzo. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Losses, Christa Court, Damage, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Enzo, Food And Resource Economics Department, Freezing, Hail, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, IFAS, Impact, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Loss, Megan Winslow, Snow, Snowfall, Storm, Survey, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Winter, Winter Storm Enzo