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Florida OJ industry weathers compounding pressures

by Megan WinslowAvatar photo
March 25, 2024

A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic setbacks, a study of the state’s orange juice industry by University of Florida researchers reveals. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agribusiness, Ask IFAS, Citrus Greening Disease, Crops, Florida Agricultural Marketing Research Center, Florida Department Of Citrus, Huanglongbing, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Irma, Marisa Zansler, Market, Megan Winslow, OJ, Orange Juice, Research, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences
ocean waves on-shore

New research examines how hurricanes impact inland waters

by Mike Loizzo
June 22, 2020

A hurricane is a devastating natural disaster. Loss of life and destruction of property are two things most people think of in the aftermath of a hurricane. New UF/IFAS-led research focuses on how hurricanes impact some inland waters. “A ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Estuary, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Tracey Schafer
Satellite imagery of a hurricane eye beginning to move over South Florida

Hurricane Season Is Here

by Nick Place
June 24, 2019

The 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season has begun, and UF/IFAS Extension is preparing for all potential emergencies. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are predicting a season similar to last year’s, with 9 to 15 named storms, 2 ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019 Hurricane Season, Florida, Florida Hurricane Season, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Michael, Mental Health First Aid, Panhandle, University Of Florida
a pontoon boat on a boat lift, with a threatening storm in the distance.

Hurricane Prep: Securing Your Boat

by Shannon CarnevaleAvatar photo
May 5, 2019

Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Boating, Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Storm
Hurricane Irma Damage of IFAS Bldg

Collier County Extension Building Takes a Hurricane Hit

by Twyla Leigh
February 1, 2018

Hurricane Irma roared through Collier County taking roofs, screens, signs, trees, foliage, electricity and cell phone service. The UF IFAS Extension Collier County building was hit hard. The metal roof was ripped off, the ceiling collapsed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Collier County, Hurricane Irma, New Extension Location, Twyla Leigh

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