Category: UF/IFAS

Let Plant Biology be the Bomb

by Lake County Master Gardener Volunteer
October 23, 2026

By MGV Mike Archer Kids and wildflowers both use dirt to grow. Maybe that’s why they like it. Playing in dirt can ease stress and boost the immune system. Better still, making seed bombs turns playtime into a hands-on lesson on the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Kid's Project, Seed Balls, Seed Bombs, Wildflower Dispersal

Gut Feeling: Why the Microbiome Became Health Science’s Biggest Obsession

by Dana Saunders
October 23, 2026

Everyone Is Googling Their Gut: Why Microbiome Science Deserves a Graduate Degree Google searches for "gut health" have more than doubled in three years. Here is the plot twist: 41% of U.S. consumers still say they do not know about the gut ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Master Of Science Degree, Microbiome In Health & Disease, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

UF/IFAS names J. Bryan Unruh director of West Florida Research and Education Center

by Lourdes Mederos
October 22, 2026

Highlights University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) appoints J. Bryan Unruh, a longtime faculty member and associate director, as director of the West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC). ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Best Management Practices, Bryan Unruh, Golf Course, News, Reserach, Turf, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, West Florida Research And Education Center

Using Artificial Intelligence to Shape the Future of Animal Agriculture

by Raylynn Adcock
October 20, 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Haipeng Yu As agriculture continues to evolve in a world driven by technology, Dr. Haipeng Yu is helping guide innovative research at the bridge between animal science, genetics and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Research, ANS Faculty, Teaching, UF-IFAS

Dr. John Lai is promoted to Associate Professor of Food and Resource Economics, receives tenure

by Alena Poulin
October 20, 2026

The UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics is thrilled to celebrate the well-deserved recognition of faculty member Dr. John Lai, who was recently granted promotion to associate professor, achieving tenure status. When Lai ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Food And Resource Economics

University of Florida liderará el nuevo Laboratorio de Innovación “Feed the Future” para Cultivos de Alto Valor

by Luz Bahder
October 19, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: UF lidera el laboratorio SAFE, financiado por el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, una iniciativa global ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Español, Feed The Future, Inteligencia Artificial, Juan E. Andrade, Laboratorio SAFE, Red Internacional De Bioseguridad, Spanish

FIELD TRIP: Oakland Nature Preserve

by Lake County Master Gardener Volunteer
October 15, 2026

Written by MGV Cathy Keller October 14, 2026 was a gorgeous fall day for 6 MGVs, 1 MGV Apprentice and 3 guests to enjoy our field trip. The Oakland Nature Preserve (ONP) Director, Nicole O’Brien was our knowledgeable guide. The young ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Area, Contrioled Burns, Florida Native Plants, Lake Apopka, Nicole O’Brien, Oakland Nature Preserve, Restoration Area

Spanish Moss: Curse or Blessing?

by Lake County Master Gardener Volunteer
October 15, 2026

Written by MGV Paula Bleakley After a recent week of wind and rain, I found myself pushing the wheelbarrow around the yard, picking up Spanish Moss—a frequent chore when you live on a lake surrounded by cypress and oak trees. It’s not ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Graybeard, Old Man's Beard, Spanish Moss, Tillandsia Usneoides

University of Florida to lead new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for High-Value Crops

by Chris Vivian
October 15, 2026

Highlights: UF is leading the U.S. Department of State-funded SAFE Lab, a global effort to safeguard fruits, vegetables and spices by stopping agricultural threats at their source. SAFE will establish an international biosecurity network ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Department Of Plant Pathology, Feed The Future, SAFE Innovation Lab, Top News, U.S. Department Of State

Getting the Most from a Warm-Season Legume Cover Crop

by Kelsey Thomas
October 15, 2026

Practical considerations for North-central Florida growers Warm-season legume cover crops such as sunn hemp and cowpea can add nitrogen and organic matter to Florida's sandy soils. However, simply planting a legume does not guarantee that ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Cover Crops, NFREC-SV, Nitrogen Management, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Nutrient Management Program, Suwannee Valley Agriculture, UF-IFAS

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