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Braham Dhillon examining a plam frond at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC). Photo taken 10-02-20.

UF/IFAS FNGLA Palm Quest 2026 to unveil next generation AI drone research tools for a changing industry on April 21-22


March 26, 2026

From artificial intelligence that can diagnose palm diseases to drone technology tracking tree health from above, the Palm Quest 2026 Conference will spotlight the future of palm science when it returns to Fort Lauderdale April 21 to 22. Hosted ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: AI, AI-driven Palm Diagnostics, Artificial Intelligence, Disease, Drones, Ecosystem, Environmental Stressors, Florida, Florida's Ecosystem, Fungal Diseases, Fungal Pathogen, Mica McMillan, Native Palms, Palm Quest 2026, Palm Trees, Palm Varieties, Pests, Plant Health, Soil, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Urban Environments
photo collage of six female scientists who belong to the UF Croc Docs - a wildlife conservation lab.

Meet the UF Croc Docs: Women leading wildlife conservation in the Everglades


February 5, 2026

Highlights Women make up less than 30% of all scientists globally, a reminder of how persistent gender gaps remain in STEM fields, according to UNESCO. At the University of Florida’s Croc Docs Wildlife Research Lab , women represent ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: American Crocodile, Burmese Python, Crocodile, Drones, Everglades National Park, Florida Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Frank Mazzotti, GPS, Hawk, Innovation Tools, Innovative Solutions, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasive Species, Jen Brueggen, Melissa Miller, News, Radio Tracking, Snakes, Surveys, Tegu, Telemetry, UF Croc Docs, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida's Croc Docs Wildlife Research Lab, Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
Close-up view of healthy green celery plants growing in rows in a cultivated field

Aprovechamiento de la inteligencia artificial y las imágenes de drones para detectar de forma temprana enfermedades costosas del apio


January 29, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Científicos de University of Florida están poniendo en marcha un nuevo proyecto de investigación, financiado mediante ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: 26 De Febrero, Agricultores, Agricultura, Agricultura Inteligente, Apio, Área Agrícola De Los Everglades, Cámaras Multiespectrales, Centro De Investigación Y Educación Everglades (EREC), Clima, Cultivo, Detección Temprana De Enfermedades, Drones, Ecosistema, Enfermedad Del Tizón Por Cercospora, Enfremedad, Español, Especialistas De Extensión De UF/IFAS, Everglades, Everglades Agricultural Area, Experimentos De Campo, Fumigacion, Fungicidas, IA, Imágenes, Inteligencia Artificial, Investigacion, Jornada De Campo, Katia Viana Xavier, Lechuga, Monitoreo, Productores´, Programa De Investigación Y Educación En Agricultura Sostenible Del Sur, Riesgo De Enfermedades, Salud De Las Plantas, Señales Sutiles De Estrés, Sistema De Drones, Southern SARE, Spanish, Subvencion, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)
Sprinkler heads of a linear irrigation system irrigating crops at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak, Florida.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural and Biological Engineering (Nov.–Dec.)


January 8, 2026

Agricultural Applications of Spraying Drones Wenhao Liu and Yiannis Ampatzidis. This publication explores the multifaceted applications of spraying drones in agriculture, emphasizing their advantages over traditional methods in terms of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cost-share Programs, Drones, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Soil Moisture Sensors, UAV
Dr. Pratap Devkota (middle, grey shirt), Weed Science, and research team operating a drone.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: UF/IFAS Gulf Coast REC (Nov.–Dec.)


January 8, 2026

Selected UAV Options for Agricultural Imaging and Mapping Applications under Florida’s UAS Regulations Liyike Ji, Xu Wang, and Wael Elwakil. Florida governmental agencies must utilize drones only from approved manufacturers meeting the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Water
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Drones, Environmental Horticulture Department, Foliar Leaf Spots, Fungicide, Nitrogen, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Tampa Bay, UAV, Viburnum, Water
Modern building with an angular roof and glass windows, surrounded by people and greenery.

AI center goal to put technology directly into growers’ hands to solve problems


December 2, 2025

It’s one thing to listen to a farmer describe the challenges of battling pests, unpredictable weather or dwindling resources — and quite another to hand them a tool that can tackle those problems head‑on. Imagine technology that manages ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Agriculture, Archive, Artificial Intelligence, Center For Applied Artificial Intelligence In Agriculture, Climate, Dana Choi, Diseases, Drones, Economy, Farmers, Growers, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Horticutural Sciences, Kevin Wang, Nathan Boyd, Pests, Prec-ag, Precision Spraying, Prototype, Technology, Weather
4H Council addressing Florida 4H youth on the steps of the historic Florida Capitol building in Tallahassee on a day dedicated each year to 4-H youth. Photo UF/IFAS Tyler Jones

Bid, shop, support Florida 4-H youth by Oct. 31: UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County online auction on tap


October 21, 2025

What if your next online bid could help youths discover their future, earn a coveted spot at a leadership camp or learn a new STEM skill that could change the world? This fall, your holiday shopping can do just that. UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Camps, 4-H Programs, 4-H Youth Development Program, Agriculture, Auction, Camps, Club Travel, Confidence, Drones, Fall Online Fundraising Auction, Financial Literacy, Florida 4-H Legislature, Florida 4-H State Executive Board, Healthy Living, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Leadership, News, Noelle Guay, Online, Rchery, Scholarships, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, University Of Florida, Workforce Development, Youth

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