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Alerta de prensa: Se solicita al sector agrícola de Florida que reporte los impactos adversos del huracán Helene

by Luz Bahder
October 1, 2024

Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Qué: Encuesta del Programa de Análisis de Impacto Económico (EIAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricolas, Agricultura, Ayuda, Christa Court, Clima Severo, Confidencialidad, Danos, Daños A Los Activos, Desastre, EIAP, Encuesta, Encuesta En Espanol, Espanol, Florida, Helene, Huracán Helene, Industria Agrícola De Florida, Inundaciones, Oficina De Extensión, Perdidas, Pérdidas De Producción, Perdidas Economicas, Perdidas Y Daños, Productores Agricolas, Programa De Análisis De Impacto Económico, Recuperacion, Respuestas, Spanish, Survey, Tormenta, UF/IFAS
peanut butter

Lip-smackin’ good: Peanut Butter Challenge returns Sept. 30

by Megan Winslow
September 25, 2024

Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Donate, Drive, Extension, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Bank, Food Insecure, Hungry, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, PBC, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Rachel Pienta, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida
Tractors

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

by Megan Winslow
September 20, 2024

In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization rates for 14 crops to determine whether updates are needed. The goal was to pinpoint the appropriate ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Advisory Committee, Application Rates, Bob Hochmuth, Crops, Engagement, Environment, Farmer, Fertilization, Fertilizer, Field Day, Grower, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Legislature, Megan Winslow, Michael Dukes, NMP, Nutrient Management Program, Plant Nutrient Oversight Committee, PNOC, Recommendation, Research, Seminar Series, Stakeholder, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida
Flooded field

Hurricane Debby: Florida agricultural production losses top $93M, UF economists estimate

by Megan Winslow
September 19, 2024

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Debby is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Products, Agriculture, Assessment Of Losses And Damages To Florida Agriculture From Hazard/Disaster Events Tool, Christa Court, Damage, Dixie County, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Economy, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Idalia, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lafayette County, Lee County, Manatee County, Megan Winslow, Rain, Report, Sarasota County, Steinhatchee, Storm, Survey, Suwannee County, Taylor County, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather, Wind
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NEW DATE: UF/IFAS shares results of Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment

by Megan Winslow
September 12, 2024

Please be advised that the virtual press conference announcing preliminary results from the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program’s Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment was rescheduled. The updated information is below:  What: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Impact, Agriculture, Assessment, Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Media, Press Conference, Storm, Survey, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Zoom

South Florida residents give urban farming a green thumbs-up as catalyst for ecosystem services, sustainable city growth

by Lourdes Mederos
August 22, 2024

Urban agriculture is emerging as a key player in the search to develop sustainable cities, offering not just fresh produce but a portfolio of ecosystem services that can extend far beyond the farm and community gardens. In the vibrant ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Broward, Community Gardens, Ecosystem Services, Featured Hot Topic, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Miami Dade, Palm Beach, Qiu, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS School Of Forest, Urban Agriculture, Urban Farming, Urban Planners

Taller sobre pitahaya fomenta entusiasmo y colaboración para una industria en crecimiento en Florida

by Luz Bahder
August 19, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La pitahaya, también conocida como pitaya o fruta del dragón, es un superalimento saludable para el corazón, bajo ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cactus, Cactus Neotropical, Clinica De Diagnostico De Plantas, Consumidores, Cosecha, Cultivo, Distribuidores, Espanol, Florida, Fruta, Fruta Tropical, Horticultura, Impulsar La Industria Comercial De La Pitahaya, Industria, Industria Auxiliar, Iniciativa De Investigacion De Cultivos Especiales, Instituto Nacional De Alimentos Y Agricultura Del Departamento De Agricultura De Los Estados Unidos, Jonathan Crane, La Fruta Del Dragon, Mercado, Miami Dade, Pitahaya, Pitaya, Productores´, Pulpa De La Pitahaya, Romina Gazis, Spanish, Super Alimento, Super Fruta, Taller, Trabajadores De Campo, TREC, USDA-NIFA
watermelon

Retired UF professor leaves enduring legacy online through sustainable agriculture course

by Megan Winslow
August 19, 2024

It’s been years since University of Florida Professor Emeritus George Hochmuth set foot inside a classroom, yet students from all over the world still benefit from his lessons every day. As the architect of Coursera’s Sustainable Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural, Agriculture, Class, Course, Coursera, Crop Production, Farm, Farming, Free, George Hochmuth, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lecture, Megan Winslow, Nutrient Demands, Nutrition, Online Course, Professor Emeritus, Soil Fertility, Soil Testing, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Student, Sustainable Agricultural Land Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Practices, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida
smart garden

Media Alert: UF researchers study farming inside a ‘shipping container’

by Megan Winslow
August 15, 2024

What: Smart garden ribbon cutting and tour When: Monday, Aug. 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: The UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU), 2556 County Highway 318, Citra About: University of Florida officials ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citra, Clay Electric Cooperative, David Porter, EPRI, Hitchcock Field And Fork Pantry, Hydroponic, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, James Boyer, Jim Boyer, Kale, Lettuce, Megan Winslow, North Florida Research And Education Center, Plant Science Research And Education Unit, Psreu, Research, Ribbon Cutting, Seminole Electric, Seminole Electric Cooperative, Smart Garden, Study, Suwannee, Suwannee Valley Electric Company, Tour, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Ying Zhang

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