Category: UF/IFAS Research

Proyecto de investigación de UF/IFAS protege a los polinizadores de la exposición a pesticidas dañinos

by Luz Bahder
July 9, 2025

Creado por Megan Winslow, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. Hace algunos años, al comprar plantas de violetas en un vivero, Chris Wilson notó una etiqueta que indicaba que las flores habían sido tratadas con insecticidas. "Recuerdo ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aplicacion De Insecticidas, Aspersion, Chris Wilson, Conservacion, Departamento De Ciencias Del Suelo, Dosis, Drench, El Agua Y Los Ecosistemas, Empapar, Enfermedades, Español, Flores, Industria De Plantas Ornamentales, Insecticidas, Lantana, Mia Cabrera, Ornamentales, Plagas, Plantas, Plantas Ornamentales, Polen, Polinizadores, Prácticas De Manejo De Pesticidas, Protección De Los Polinizadores, Riego, Sandra Wilson, Spanish, Spray, Tiametoxam, Vanesa Rostán

Long-time UF/IFAS Extension agent inducted into national agriculture hall of fame

by Megan Winslow
July 7, 2025

Bob Hochmuth grew up on a 1,000-acre vegetable farm on Maryland’s eastern shore. As a child, he watched his father and two uncles manage the farm, and the three men were always busy. They didn’t allow anyone to disrupt their work. Except ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agent, Agriculture, Blue Dye, Bob Hochmuth, Crops, Dave Woodward, Eric Simonne, Extension, Extension Mentor Of The Year, Extension Professional Of The Year, Farmer, Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Grower, Hall Of Fame, IFAS, Inductee, Induction, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kevin Athearn, Live Oak, Megan Winslow, NACAA, National Association Of County Agricultural Agents, NFREC-SV, North Florida Research & Education Center – Suwannee Valley, Regional Specialized Agent, Regional Specialized Extension Agent, Research, Robert Hochmuth, Robert Miller, Scott Jensen, Support, SV Ag Update, Terri Hochmuth, Tyler Jones, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vegetable, Water Conservation, Watermelon

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities July 3, 2025

by Kate Wieland
July 3, 2025

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for July 3, 2025 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities

First-year UF student explores hands-on research at the Experiential Learning Laboratory

by Mike Loizzo
July 3, 2025

When most first-year undergraduate students were still finding their footing on a large campus like the University of Florida, environmental science major Rebecca Walters was taking significant academic steps. In just her second semester, she ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Ann Wilkie, Experiential Learning Lab, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Undergraduate Research

Investigación impulsada por IA busca proteger a los jóvenes de la adicción al tabaco

by Luz Bahder
July 3, 2025

Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Cada año, cientos de miles de niños y jóvenes prueban por primera vez un cigarrillo electrónico, sin saber que esa decisión inicial podría llevarlos ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cigarrillos, Consumo De Tabaco, Copa Sloboda Y Bukoski SPR, Departamento De Ciencias De La Familia, Español, Fumado, Fumar, HiPerGator, IA, Inteligencia Artificial, Juventud Y Comunidad, Olanrewaju Lawal, Prevencion, PreventiGators, Reconocimiento Nacional, Spanish, Tabaco, UF, Vapeo, Vaping, Xiaoya Zhang

AI-powered research aims to protect young adults from tobacco addiction

by Meredith Bauer
July 3, 2025

Every year, hundreds of thousands of kids and young adults take their first puff of an e-cigarette – oblivious that this small choice could lead to a lifetime of tobacco addiction. University of Florida researchers are working to change that ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research

Blackberry Field Day showcases what’s ahead for this superfruit

by Eva Sailly
June 30, 2025

Just under 100 registrants attended UF’s first-ever Blackberry Field Day at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, marking a major step in expanding blackberry production in the state. The event showcased current ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research

A Needs Assessment for Small-Scale Farmers: Understanding Leadership Education and Networking Needs

by Rachel Biderman
June 30, 2025

Calling Florida Farmers- We Need Your Expertise! Importance of Small-Scale Farms According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, small family farms make up 90% of all farms in Florida. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agricultural Leadership, Florida Farmers, Leadership Skills, Needs Assessment, Rachel Biderman, Small-scale Farm

Graduate Student Spotlight with Nadia Mourad: Advancing Maize Genetics

by Eva Sailly
June 29, 2025

It took one elective to pivot Nadia's initial pursuit of human health research into a Ph.D. candidate in the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Program. Nadia Mourad now works under the mentorship of Dr. Karen Koch, who was recently honored ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Corn, De Sousa, Genetics, Horticultural Sciences, Karen Koch, Koch, Maize, Nadia Mourad, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology, PMCB, Student, Teaching

UF/IFAS Research Aims to Update Nitrogen Recommendations for Florida Cotton

by IFAS Communications Video
June 26, 2025

https://youtu.be/87Sun-xlbQg Jay - Technological advances in agriculture have boosted cotton yields in Florida over the years, yet producers are still relying on nitrogen application recommendations that date back to the 1980s. Dr. Hardeep ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cotton, Nitrogen Levels, Northwest Florida, Nutrient Study

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