RUSKIN, Fla. — Nonnative fish eat away at the banks of rivers and lakes – one reason University of Florida researchers caution people not to release unwanted fish. People sometimes put fish from their aquariums… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hope Hersh has her sights set on something out of this world—freshly baked bread for astronauts. As a plant molecular and cellular biology doctoral student in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and… Read More
Termites are a concern for property owners as they are pests to property responsible for more than $32 billion in structural damage every year around the world. The Formosan subterranean termite is an invasive species… Read More
Horse owners usually dread hearing the diagnosis of “Laminitis.” The disease plagues horses of many backgrounds, ages and disciplines. Using genetics, UF/IFAS and University of Pennsylvania scientists have made a breakthrough in the disease thanks… Read More
UF/IFAS is pleased to announce the honorees to be recognized at this year’s UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. This celebration recognizes the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission of teaching, research and Extension…. Read More
Apple and pecan orchards are growing vulnerable to nonnative ambrosia beetles. Often considered as invasive pests, these groups of beetles cultivate and rely on ambrosia fungi for nutrition. The ambrosia beetles, which make up more… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When the University of Florida gave the call to move classes online in 2020, faculty in the UF/IFAS department of microbiology and cell science transitioned hands-on labs and learning experiences into a… Read More
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — About four years ago, Fernando Alferez started to test if citrus trees grown inside a protective mesh cover could be kept safe from the potential deadly Asian citrus psyllid. The psyllid, a… Read More
LAKE ALFRED, FLA — Growers can learn more about recent citrus field trials on nutrition and gibberellic acid and their impact on tree health at a field day hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, Tuesday,… Read More
The holiday season is rapidly approaching. As Florida marks 500 years of cattle ranching this year, what better way to say thanks to the industry and celebrate this milestone than eating beef for the holidays?… Read More
