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MEDIA ALERT: Leading invasion scientists to present research at groundbreaking UF/IFAS symposium, May 6-8

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
April 25, 2024

WHAT: The University of Florida will host the first-of-its kind Invasion Science Research Symposium. Organized by the UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute (ISRI), this symposium represents a landmark gathering of renowned invasion ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasion Science Research Institute, Invasive Species, News, Research, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Symposium, University Of Florida
Tree stewards

Duval County volunteers keep Jacksonville trees trim

by Megan WinslowAvatar photo
April 24, 2024

Jacksonville, the largest city by landmass in the contiguous United States, is also home to the country’s largest urban park system – more than 80,000 acres of land featuring more than 400 parks. For a decade, a cadre of gloved individuals ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture
Tags: 7 Creeks Recreation Area, Duval County, Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Parks, Larry Figart, Lauren Chappell, Master Gardener Volunteer, Megan Winslow, Park, Recreation And Community Services, Tree, Tress Stewards, Tyler Jones, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Volunteer
• Oocysts – A close-up image of matured oocysts on a midgut of Anopheles gambiae mosquito.

Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Pioneering research sheds light on impacts of temperature

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
April 23, 2024

In 2022, an estimated 249 million malaria cases killed 608,000 people in 85 countries worldwide including the United States, according to the World Health Organization. Malaria continues to pose a considerable public health risk in ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Anopheles Gambiae, Imperial College, Invasion Science Research Institute, Invasive Species, Malaria, Mosquito, News, Penn State University, Research, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, World Malaria Day
Dog kiss

Gator alumni-led company recognized for decade of compassionate growth

by Megan WinslowAvatar photo
April 22, 2024

Every year for the past 10 years, the University of Florida’s Gator100 program has honored the fastest-growing businesses in the world owned or led by UF alumni. In the decade since the program’s inception, only one business has managed ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, College Of Veterinary Medicine, Dani McVety, Euthanasia, Gator100, Hospice, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lap Of Love, Lap Of Love Veterinary Hospice, Mary Gardner, Megan Winslow, Tampa, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

UF/IFAS scientists host next ‘STEPS’ toward phosphorus sustainability with national think tank in South Florida

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
April 17, 2024

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for food security and human survival, and it is an element that cannot be replenished. That is why using phosphorus efficiently is essential and the focus of a national research effort led by leading ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Elise Morrison, Everglades Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jehangir Bhadha, Jonathan Judy, Juan Nino, Kelly Morgan, Matthew VanWeelden, National Science Foundation, National Science Foundation-Science And Technology Center, News, Research, Sandra Guzmán, Science And Technologies For Phosphorus Sustainability, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Steps, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Attention avocado growers: UF/IFAS multi-state survey seeks to find out more about avocado disease management

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
April 15, 2024

There is no shortage of consumer appetite for avocados. Frequently incorporated into starters and desserts, demand for avocados has surged in popularity to rival the iconic American apple pie. Meanwhile, production of avocado in the United ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Avocado, Disease, Entomology And Nematology, Jonathan Crane, Laurel Wilt, News, Phytophthora Root Rot, Research, Tropical Research And Education Center, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA NAAS
therapeutic horticulture

UF therapeutic horticulture program generates zen for students

by Megan WinslowAvatar photo
April 10, 2024

Every spring, vehicles converge at the intersection of Mowry Road and Gale Lemerand Drive as green thumbs arrive for the annual Wilmot Botanical Gardens plant sale. Although they may not know it, much of the greenery they load into their vehicles ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Ben Sasse, Elizabeth Diehl, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Julie Abrams-Bernier, Kai Tham, Megan Winslow, Plant Sale, Strategic Funding, Therapeutic Horticulture, Therapy, UF, UF Counseling And Wellness Center, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida College Of Medicine, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Wilmot Botanical Gardens

New study shows seafood waste less profound than previously thought

by Megan WinslowAvatar photo
April 9, 2024

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
Tags: Alena Poulin, Aquaculture, Aquatic, Commercial Fishing, Farmed Fish, Fish, Food, Food Security, Frank Asche, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, James Anderson, Megan Winslow, Nature, Resource Economics, Seafood, Sustainability, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Waste
osprey

UF/IFAS video feed to broadcast osprey chicks hatching

by Megan WinslowAvatar photo
March 29, 2024

Between innings of his intramural softball games, Mark Hostetler will sometimes ask student participants about the high-pitched chirps and shrieks emanating from above their heads. “We always hear that bird screaming,” the students often ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Hatch, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Mark Hostetler, Megan Winslow, Nest, Osprey, Southwest Recreation Center, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Webcam

How it Happened: UF/IFAS Flavors of Florida

by IFAS Advancement
March 27, 2024

Since its inception in 2014, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Flavors of Florida event has been a testament to the pioneering spirit of UF/IFAS and rich agricultural heritage of the Sunshine State. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: 4-H, Alan And Cathy Hitchcock, FFSP, Field And Fork, Flavors Of Florida, Food Is Our Middle Name, Fresh From Florida, FSHN, How It Happened, Mildred's Big City Food, Plant Breeding, UF-IFAS, Underground Kitchen, University Of Florida

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