SFFSG is thrilled to announce that Dr. Frank Asche, Professor of Natural Resource Economics, has been elected a Lifetime Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific ... READ MORE
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Florida’s thriving aquaculture industry is a vital part of the state’s economy, generating more than $165 million in sales annually and supporting jobs across rural and coastal communities. Recognized as agriculture by the Florida Legislature ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research
The newly released UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program estimates a credible range of losses between $190.4 million and $642.7 million. This range will be narrowed in a final report released in the coming months. The estimate includes ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Atlantic subtropical seaweed is making waves among scientists who are exploring its potential for economic and environmental benefits for the Sunshine State. The University of Florida and Florida Sea Grant have secured a $250,000 grant from ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
It was University of Florida IFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Professor Mike Allen who handed a key to veteran Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore with the following instructions: Once Cantore and his camera crew entered the building, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
A new study shows seafood food loss and waste in the United States is approximately 22.7%, a drastic decrease from previous estimates of between 43% and 47%. The study, conducted in part by researchers from the University of Florida Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hurricane Idalia made landfall the morning of Aug. 30 near Keaton Beach, Florida, but the Category 3 storm’s northeastern route brought rain and high winds to coastal regions along the western peninsula and inland agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
In this installment of TREC’s Research Report, you’ll learn about Dr. Ashley R. Smyth, an Assistant Professor in the UF/IFAS Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department and her research. Promoting emerging agricultural enterprises UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Welcome back to our series FSHN Research Journeys, which follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Today's guest is Rose Omidvar, a first-year graduate student ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life