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Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene: Florida agricultural production losses top $40M, UF economists estimate

by Megan Winslow
November 19, 2024

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Helene is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Debby, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Flood, Flooding, Growers, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene, IFAS, Impact, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Irrigation, Losses, Megan Winslow, Milton, Perry, Power Outage, Preliminary Report, Producers, Rain, Research, Siesta Key, Storm, Survey, Tornado, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wind, Xiaohui Qiao

Online Master of Agribusiness Program Equips Ian Bennett with Skills to Succeed

by Hope Nelson
November 4, 2024

With tuition support from the UF Employee Education Program and a flexible, online learning format offered through the Master of Agribusiness degree, recent alumnus Ian Bennett found himself perfectly positioned for a return to higher education ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Food And Resource Ecnomics, Food And Resource Economics Alumni, Master Of Agribusiness, Master Of Agribusiness Alumni
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Master of Agribusiness Alumnus Hope Nelson Joins FRE as Academic Program Specialist

by Alena Poulin
October 3, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Hope Nelson, a recent alumnus of our Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program and a new academic program specialist for the UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics (FRE).  After earning ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness
Tags: Alumni Spotlight, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Alumni, Master Of Agribusiness, Master Of Agribusiness Alumni
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CANCELLED- UF/IFAS FRE Seminar: KSU’s Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr. Explores Pet Obesity Causes and Product Differentiation Opportunities in the Pet Food Industry

by Alena Poulin
September 23, 2024

Important Notice: This Event has been canceled due to anticipated impacts from Hurricane Helene. Each semester, the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department curates a dynamic seminar series featuring leading agricultural and applied economics ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Professional Development
Tags: Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Seminar Series
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Hurricane Debby: Florida agricultural production losses top $93M, UF economists estimate

by Megan Winslow
September 19, 2024

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Debby is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Products, Agriculture, Assessment Of Losses And Damages To Florida Agriculture From Hazard/Disaster Events Tool, Christa Court, Damage, Dixie County, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Economy, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Idalia, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lafayette County, Lee County, Manatee County, Megan Winslow, Rain, Report, Sarasota County, Steinhatchee, Storm, Survey, Suwannee County, Taylor County, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather, Wind
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NEW DATE: UF/IFAS shares results of Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment

by Megan Winslow
September 12, 2024

Please be advised that the virtual press conference announcing preliminary results from the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program’s Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment was rescheduled. The updated information is below:  What: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Impact, Agriculture, Assessment, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Media, Press Conference, Storm, Survey, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Zoom
American Brahman North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) Marianna. Photo taken 08-09-

How a Potential Cattle Disease Outbreak Could Impact the Industry: The Economic Considerations

by Alena Poulin
August 26, 2024

In 2023, the average person in the United States consumed about 57.6 pounds of beef. Although that number is projected to decrease slightly in 2024, beef remains a major part of the American diet and the American economy. However, like many ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cattle Industry, Florida Cattle, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Research, Undergraduate Research, United States Cattle, Zoonotic Diseases
UF Graduate Students, advisors, and department chair stand with award for 3rd Place in AAEA Competition

UF Graduate Students Place Third in Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Case Study Competition

by Alena Poulin
August 14, 2024

At this year’s Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) annual meeting, UF graduate students Meri Hambaryan, Kelvin Amon, and Chenxi Hu, competed in the annual Case Study Competition against graduate students from all over the ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agribusiness, Case Study Competition, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Awards, Food And Resource Economics Graduate Students, Student Awards, Student Competition
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Media Alert: Florida agricultural sector asked to share adverse impacts of Hurricane Debby

by Megan Winslow
August 6, 2024

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

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural, Agricultural Industry, Agriculture, Disaster, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Emergency, Extension, Flood, Flooding, Hazard, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Production Losses, Research, Response, Steinhatchee, Storm, Survey, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather

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