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Plastic greenhouse covering is torn and sensitive nursery plants are now exposed to sun and rain.

Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 2: Severe Weather-Related Impacts to Protected Agriculture

by Yvette Goodiel
May 28, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Greenhouse damage observed after a storm. Flood waters within and around structures. Plastic coverings torn by wind.

Storm Resiliency for Florida Greenhouse Producers, Part 1: Protected Agriculture Trends and Storm-Related Losses

by Yvette Goodiel
May 28, 2025

The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Storm Resiliency, Hurricane, Martin County, Protected Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
chrononutrition

You are when you eat: UF/IFAS chrononutrition guide reveals the importance of meal timing

by Megan Winslow
May 28, 2025

Americans have long heard about the health benefits of adhering to diets rich in fresh produce and whole grains and low in red meat and processed sugars. But they may not be aware of how meal timing can affect their health. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, Behavior, Blood Glucose, BMI, Body Mass Index, Cardiometabolic Disease, Cholesterol, Chrononutrition, Circadian Rhythm, Diabetes, Diet, Digestion, Doctoral Candidate, Eating, Evening Latency, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Franz Halberg, FSHN, Guide, Habit, Health, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Internal Clock, Kaylyn Koons, Meal, Meal Timing, Megan Winslow, Metabolism, Nutrition, Overweight, Publication, Review, Schedule, Systolic Blood Pressure, Type 2, UF, UF-IFAS, Underweight, University Of Florida, Wendy Dahl

Terrific Tomatoes: Flavor, Nutrition, and Versatility

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 27, 2025

Most people are familiar with the MyPlate slogan: "Make half your plate fruits and vegetables." There's a good reason for this advice — fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that support health and wellness. One tasty, colorful, ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Flavorful Tomatoes, Florida, Gardening, Growing Tomatoes, Make 1/2 Your Plate Fruit And Vegetables, MyPlate, Tomato, Tomato Recipes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes And Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Uses For Tomatoes, Versatile Tomatoes

Riding the Storm and the Heat Wave: How to Stay Safe in Florida’s Most Extreme Seasons

by Michelle Marinangel
May 27, 2025

If I asked you to tell me a story about a time you experienced an extreme weather event or a natural disaster, what story would you share? All of us have one or more stories about our experience during a natural disaster or an extreme weather ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Extreme Heat, Healthy Living, Hurricane Preparedness, Pgm_Sustain, StormPrep, Sustainability, Weather
Cucumbers

UF/IFAS food safety expert encourages caution but calm in wake of cucumber salmonella outbreak

by Megan Winslow
May 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an investigation this week of a salmonella outbreak linked to a South Florida cucumber grower. As of Wednesday, when the latest FDA update was issued, the investigation included 26 illnesses in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bedner Growers, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Cucumber, FDA, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, FSHN, Hospitalization, IFAS, Illness, Infected, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Keith Schneider, Megan Winslow, Outbreak, Pathogen, Produce, Salmonella, Thomas Produce Company, U.S. Food And Drug Administration, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida
dark blue stormy sky with a yellow hurricane season sign

Hurricane Season: Preparing The Inside of Your Home

by Jenny Rodriguez
May 22, 2025

Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, but storms can happen any time the weather conditions are right. Anticipating the arrival of a hurricane or any severe storm strikes fear and anxiety in the people in its path for a good reason. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Hurricane, Hurricane Preparations, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricanes, Ocextension

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