Tag: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Grant funds UF research for potential opioid relief

by Megan Winslow
August 13, 2024

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $650,000 grant to a UF/IFAS researcher to study a plant that could help mitigate the opioid epidemic, a national health crisis responsible for more than 130 deaths each day. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Horticulture
Tags: Addiction, Alkaloid, Anti-tumor, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Christopher McCurdy, Drug, Environmental Horticulture, Grant, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kelly Balmant, Kratom, Megan Winslow, Mitragyna Speciosa, Nifa, NIFA Grant, Opioid, Opioid Epidemic, Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Withdrawal, Plant, Psychoactive, Research, Satya Nadakuduti, Satya Swathi Nadakuduti, Spirooxindole Mitraphylline, Study, Thu-Thuy Dang, Tyler Jones, UF, UF College Of Pharmacy, UF-IFAS, University Of British Columbia, University Of Florida, USDA National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

Dragon fruit workshop spurs excitement and collaboration for a robust industry in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
July 31, 2024

Dragon fruit is a heart-healthy superfood, low in calories and fueled with plenty of fiber and antioxidants - and it’s in high demand among consumers worldwide. An increasing number of consumers are growing this fruiting cactus vine ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Dragon Fruit, Jonathan Crane, Romina Gazis, Super Fruit, Superfood, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, U.S. Dragon Fruit Industry, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, UF/IFAS TREC Plant Diagnostic Clinic, USDA National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, USDA-NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative

Is the calabaza the next great gourd for growers in the southeastern U.S.? UF/IFAS is one step closer to a choice cultivar

by Lourdes Mederos
December 14, 2023

If you have eaten at various Caribbean, Central or South American restaurants, you might be familiar with a specialty pumpkin called the calabaza. Traditionally prepared in several ways as a key ingredient for mouthwatering stews, soups, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Auyama, Ayote, Calabaza, Geoffrey Meru, Kalabasa, News, SFYL Hot Topic, U.S. Department Of Agriculture Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education (USDA-SSARE), UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, USDA National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, USDA-NIFA, USDA-SSARE, Vegetable Geneticist, Zapallo

USDA, Cooperative Extension, APLU recognize UF/IFAS CAFÉ Latino with National Extension Diversity Award

by Lourdes Mederos
November 14, 2023

Since 2016, a growing number of University of Florida faculty have joined forces to enhance access and efficacy of information and programs to Spanish-speaking communities within the Sunshine State. They developed the Coalition of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: APLU, Association Of Public And Land-grant Universities, CAFE Latino, Coalition Of Florida Extension Educators For Latino Communities, Cooperative Extension, Family, Hispanic, John Diaz, Jonael Bosques-Mendez, Karla Shelnutt, Latino, Laura Valencia, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Department Of Family, University Of Florida, USDA National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Youth And Community Sciences

UF/IFAS scientists seek to lure mosquitoes, build better surveillance system for southeast region with USDA-NIFA grant

by Lourdes Mederos
September 21, 2023

Mosquitoes’ sense of smell tells them when humans and wildlife are in biting distance, according to science. Over time, scientists have learned which types of scents and fragrances can lure mosquitoes best. Over the next two years, ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: BEACONS, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Dashboard, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Florida Mosquito COntrol Districts, Invasive Mosquito Surveillance, Invasive Species, Lindsay Campbell, Mosquito Biodiversity Enhancement And Control Of Non-native Species, Mosquito Traps, Mosquitoes, Native Species, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, USDA National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, USDA National Integrated Pest Management Roadmap, USDA-NIFA, Yoosook Lee

University of Florida launches survey to improve accessibility of information for Hispanic communities

by Lourdes Mederos
August 21, 2023

The University of Florida has launched an assessment survey to identify which natural resource, wildlife and agricultural interests and needs for information are most pressing to the Spanish-speaking communities across the Sunshine State. This ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cooperative Extension System, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Hance Ellington, Hispanics, Natural Resource Extension, Natural Resources Extension Via Outreach, Needs Assessment, NUEVO, Spanish, Survey, UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research And Education Center, USDA National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Wildlife

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