According to the weather forecast, there were 21 days with the highest temperature above 90 F in Miami-Dade County in May. It will get even warmer when the summer season comes. Though the shipping season of ornamental crops is closing to its ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Parts of Brazil experience similar hot weather conditions to Florida’s and thus ranchers there face similar problems with effects of heat stress on cattle. Dr. Cassio Cassal Brauner, an animal science professor in Brazil, currently spending ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
A new NIFA-funded project will examine pollen formation and viability in corn when heat stress is introduced during the different developmental stages. The research aims to identify genetic resiliency markers that may inform future ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
The rising temperatures and climate change challenges of recent years have brought a significant threat to citrus trees. Heat stress, caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, poses a severe risk to citrus trees. Also, excessive soil ... READ MORE
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By Dr. Raluca Mateescu, Professor Importance of heat stress Heat stress is a major cause of economic loss for beef cattle producers in tropical and subtropical environments, including Florida. Bos indicus genetics are commonly introduced ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Researchers at the University of Florida are working to develop crops that can withstand high temperature stress. After observing that plants’ younger leaves handle heat better than older ones, the scientists conducted an experiment ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
ONA, Fla. --- Heat stress impairs animal performance and health, leading to annual losses of $1.2 billion for the dairy, beef and swine industries in the United States. That’s why Philipe Moriel and other University of Florida scientists are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
One of the main tasks of the Pesticide Information Office, is to help teach pesticide safety, or applicator safety. Applicator safety involves more than just protecting from pesticide exposure. Safety does include understanding the label, PPE, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
(Graphic: Illustrates average annual temperatures in Florida 1895-2018.) Heat-related illnesses are rising in Florida due to increasing temperatures in recent years. High humidity increases the potential for heat-related illness because sweat ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Recreation, , Work & Life
Heat stress can be a major concern for outdoor workers, especially during the summer months. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat rash and cramps are the mildest forms of heat stress. Heat ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life