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Hurricane Milton: Florida agricultural production losses top $190M, UF economists estimate


December 20, 2024

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
Tags: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Cat Wofford, Christa Court, Crops, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Economists, Economy, EIAP, Farming, Finfish, Flooding, Food And Resource Economics Department, FRED, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, IFAS, Indian River Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sceinces, Megan Winslow, Rain, Shellfish, Storm, Survey, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wind, Xiaohui Qiao
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Floridians prefer natural shorelines over armored ones, according to UF/IFAS study


December 18, 2024

When it comes to waterfront property, coastal Floridians are significantly more satisfied with natural shoreline solutions compared to artificial ones, according to a new study helmed by UF/IFAS researchers. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Armored, Beach, Bulkhead, Cedar Key, Coast, Florida Sea Grant, IFAS, Indian River, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Living Shorelines, Megan Winslow, Natural, Nature, Nature Coast Biological Station, Nature-based, NCBS, Panhandle, Research, Savanna Barry, Seawall, Study, Tampa Bay, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather, Wetland
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UF/IFAS to share results of Hurricane Milton agricultural impacts assessment


December 17, 2024

What: UF/IFAS virtual press conference announcing preliminary results from Hurricane Milton agricultural impacts assessment. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Livestock
Tags: Agricultural, Agricultural Losses, Agriculture, Christa Court, Damages, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Economics, EIAP, Growers, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Media, Megan Winslow, Press Conference, Producers, Report, Survey, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Do You See What I See?


December 12, 2024

Let Heaven and Nature Sing As 2024 draws to a close, and as we reflect on the past year... do you see what I see?  I see trees, plants and flowers growing that weren't there last year.  Hopefully, you planted some too, and are enjoying ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Birding, Calliandra, FFL, Gardening, Herbs, Nature, South Florida, UF-IFAS, Veggies, Winter

Have a passion for plants but lack a green thumb? Dig into the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Management Certificate Program


December 5, 2024

Consumers are digging into gardening now more than ever. Several factors account for the increasing popularity, including growing food, relaxation, therapy and sprucing up your green areas and patios, according to a survey by the National ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #accessibility, Air-layering Plants, Certified Horticulture Professional, Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Horticulture Department, Environmental Horticulture Management Certificate, Fertilizers, Florida Nursery, Florida Nursery Growers And Landscape Association, FNGLA, Food, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Gardens, Green Areas, Growers, Horticulture, Horticulture Department, Horticulture Therapy, Industry, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Native Plant Habitats, News, School Gardens, Training, UF-IFAS, Water Conservation
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Survey ranks UF as top university for ag research investment


December 5, 2024

For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Florida led the nation in agricultural sciences and natural resources conservation research, according to a new report from the National Science Foundation (NSF). UF, through its Institute ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research
Tags: David Norton, Higher Education Research And Development (HERD) Survey, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sceinces, Megan Winslow, National Science Foundation, RD, Research And Development, Robert Gilbert, Spending, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Year-End Giving to UF/IFAS


December 4, 2024

Happy holidays from UF/IFAS Advancement! In this season of giving, here are some quick reminders to help ensure your charitable gifts are deductible for 2024. Mind the Deadline First, keep in mind that your gift must be made online, USPS postmarked, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 501(c)(3), Advancement, Donation, Donor Advised Fund, EIN, Gift Planning, IRA Rollover, Non-profit, Qualified Charitable Distribution, Required Minimum Distribution, Tax Credit, Tax Deadline, Tax ID, UF Foundation, UF-IFAS

Descubra cómo la escarola y la endibia pueden mejorar sus comidas festivas


November 26, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. A medida que se acerca el Día de Acción de Gracias, que marca el comienzo de la temporada festiva, los expertos ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Accion De Gracias, Centro De Investigación Y Educación Everglades (EREC), Ciencias Horticolas, Cultivo, Endivia, Enemigos Naturales, Enfermedades, EREC, Escarola, Español, Festividades, Frescos, Fresh From Florida, German Sandoya, Hortalizas, Huertas, Lechuga, Legumbres, Nutrición, Nutritivos, Plagas, Platillos Festivos, Practicas De Cultivo, Programa De Mejoramiento De Lechuga, Programa De Mejoramiento Genético De Llechuga De UF/IFAS, Recetas, Salud, Spanish, UF IFAS Everglades Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS EREC, Vegetales, Verduras, Versatilidad

Científicos de UF/IFAS desarrollan un método innovador para detectar ADN de serpientes invasoras en Florida


November 22, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Científicos de University of Florida han desarrollado una herramienta innovadora para fortalecer la lucha de Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: ADN, ADN Ambiental, Brian Bahder, Centro De Educación E Investigación De UF/IFAS Localizado En Fort Lauderdale, EDNA, Español, Especies Crípticas, Especies Invasoras, Everglades, Experimentos, Florida, FLREC, Frank Mazzotti, Genetica, Herramienta Estratégica Para Proteger Los Ecosistemas De Florida, Herramienta Innovadora, Identificación, Localizacion De Especies, Material Genetico, Melissa Miller, Monitoreo, Muestras, Muestreo, Plan Integral De Restauracion De Los Everglades, Remocion De Especies Invasoras, Restauracion Ecologica, Secuencias De ADN, Sergio Balaguera-Reina, Serpientes, Spanish, UF-IFAS

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