Category: UF/IFAS Research

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, U.S. Department Of State

The First Chapter of Life: How Dr. Carl Jiang is Advancing Reproductive Biology

by raylynnadcock
October 15, 2026

A Global Journey to UF Dr. Zongliang (Carl) Jiang brings a unique blend of scientific discovery, teaching, and innovation to the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences in a way that advances our understanding ... READ MORE

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

2026 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) Meeting Recap: Livestock Production, Pasture Management, and Conservation

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
October 15, 2026

Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) The Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) is a collaborative initiative of UF/IFAS Extension agents serving the Southwest Florida region. The network connects diversified and sustainable ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture, Cattle, Florida Farms, Livestock, Pasture, Polk Small Farms, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms, Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, Southwest Small Farmers Network, UF-IFAS

NCBS Intern Report: Drivers on Seagrass Physiology — Maya Palacios

by Emily Colson
October 14, 2026

Written by Maya Palacios, 2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern Introduction Spending my summer in seagrass meadows was eventful, but I'm endlessly grateful that I had the opportunity to intern with Dr. Robbie Lamb and his PhD student, Carter ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
Tags: Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, NCBS Interns, Research, Restoration, Seagrass

From Glaciers to Genomes: What Microbiology and Cell Science Research Looks Like at UF

by Dana Saunders
October 14, 2026

Quick Answer The University of Florida's Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, an R1 research university, organizes faculty research into five areas: Microbial Ecology, Host-Microbe Interactions, Plant Molecular Biology and Microbe ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

Consumers are hesitant when it comes to fully automated grocery stores, study reveals

by Chris Vivian
October 14, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly reshape the world around us, including the grocery shopping experience, a new research study from the University of Florida Department of Food and Resource Economics (FRE), reveals human touch ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Food And Resource Economics, Fre, Grocery Shopping

2026 UF/IFAS Awardees recognized at the Dinner of Distinction

by IFAS Advancement
October 12, 2026

UF/IFAS is pleased to announce the honorees that were recognized at the 2026 UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. This celebration recognizes the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission of teaching, research and Extension. 2026 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Advancement, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Dinner Of Distinction, Extension, Gayle Harrell, Jacksonville Zoo, JJ Grow, Ken And Lynetta Griner, Marjorie Turnbull, Rachel Garland, Research, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vera Damron

Can Florida Gardens Help Prevent Flooding?

by Lake County Master Gardener Volunteer
October 9, 2026

As Florida experiences stronger storms, heavier rainfall, and more frequent flooding events, homeowners are looking for practical ways to protect their properties. One surprising solution may already be right outside the door: the garden. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Flooding, Rain Garden, Sustainability

2026 Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day Highlights & Presentation Links

by Abbey Smith
October 8, 2026

The 2026 Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day was hosted on October 1, 2026, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center in Quincy, Florida. There were two field demonstrations, four educational presentations, seven event sponsors, and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus, Cold Hardy Citrus, Commercial Horticulture, Field Day, Panhandle Ag, Panhandle Agriculture, Satsuma

University of Florida lidera un esfuerzo regional para convertir las tierras sin cultivar durante el invierno en una oportunidad económica

by Luz Bahder
October 7, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Un equipo docente de University of Florida (UF) liderará un grupo multidisciplinario de varios estados para promover actividades agrícolas durante ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultura, Cheers, Español, Jose Dubeux, Spanish, USDA-NIFA

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