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Dr. Malek Hammami brings new insights into South Florida’s complex agricultural landscape as assistant professor

by Alena Poulin
October 16, 2024

This August, Dr. Malek Hammami, an agricultural economist with expertise in international trade and food market economics, joined the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC). As an assistant professor of Food and Resource Economics, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Faculty, TREC, Tropical Research And Education Center
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Preparing for Agricultural Damage and Loss Assessments Following Hurricane Milton

by Alena Poulin and Christa CourtAlena Poulin
October 7, 2024

  Click Here to Listen to this Blog in English As many areas are still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene two weeks ago, Florida is now expecting another direct hit from Hurricane Milton, with current forecast models ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program
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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, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Alumni, Master Of Agribusiness, Master Of Agribusiness Alumni
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Preparing to Assess and Report Agricultural Losses and Damages Following Hurricane Helene 

by Alena Poulin and Christa CourtAlena Poulin
September 25, 2024

As Florida braces for the arrival of Hurricane Helene, agricultural producers are preparing their farms and ranches to mitigate its impacts. During this time, it is also critical that they prepare to assess and report any losses and damages ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation
Tags: Agricultural Damage Assessments, Disaster Assessment, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery
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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, FRE Lunch Podcast, Undergraduate Research, United States Cattle, Zoonotic Diseases