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A view of a piece of wood infested by subterranean termites.

New study shows invasive termites threatening homes in Florida are spreading farther than predicted

by Lourdes Mederos
February 4, 2026

Highlights A new study from the University of Florida has found that two highly destructive invasive termite species have spread well beyond South Florida and are now threatening homes and buildings across much of the state. Decades ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termite, Chouvenc, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Formosan Subterranean Termite, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasive Species, News, Pest Control, Spread, Study, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Termite Collection
photo collage of Dr. Davis with his wife Pauline Lawrence followed by another photo next of Dr. Davis with members of the Specialty Crop Society and finally a photo of Dr. Davis at the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Pauline Lawrence Residence, honoring his wife.

$1M gift honors pioneering economist Carlton G. Davis, supports Ph.D. research to advance tropical agriculture

by Lourdes Mederos
February 1, 2026

Celebrating a lifetime dedicated to agricultural research progress, a $1 million gift launches an endowment that will empower doctoral students to continue the legacy and mission of a pioneering agricultural economist at the University of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: $1 Million, $1 Million Endowment, 180 Challenge, Agricultural Research, Caribbean, Caribbean Fruit Fly, Carlton George Davis, Climate Conditions, Côte D'Ivoire, Dr. Carlton G. Davis Scholarship Endowment For Ph.D. Research In Tropical Agriculture, Emeritus Professor Pauline Lawrence, Food And Resource Economics, Food Insecurity, Ford Foundation International Research Fellow, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, International Collaborations, Invasive Pests, News, Scholarships, South Florida Agriculture, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Department Of Entomology And Nematology, University Of Florida
a stalk of lettuce on a cutting board. An Adobe stock image.

Harnessing AI with drone imagery to detect costly celery disease before symptoms surface

by Lourdes Mederos
January 29, 2026

University of Florida scientists are launching a new, grant-funded research project that uses artificial intelligence and drone technology to help Florida celery growers detect a damaging fungal disease before symptoms are visible — a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Crops, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #AI, Artificial Intellgience, Blight Disease, Celery, Crop, Disease, Early Blight Disease, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Florida Agriculture, Florida Economy, Fungus, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Katia Viana Xavier, Larissa Carvallo Ferriera, News, Pests, Plant Pathology, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather
Close-up view of healthy green celery plants growing in rows in a cultivated field

Aprovechamiento de la inteligencia artificial y las imágenes de drones para detectar de forma temprana enfermedades costosas del apio

by Luz Bahder
January 29, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Científicos de University of Florida están poniendo en marcha un nuevo proyecto de investigación, financiado mediante ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: 26 De Febrero, Agricultores, Agricultura, Agricultura Inteligente, Apio, Área Agrícola De Los Everglades, Cámaras Multiespectrales, Centro De Investigación Y Educación Everglades (EREC), Clima, Cultivo, Detección Temprana De Enfermedades, Drones, Ecosistema, Enfermedad Del Tizón Por Cercospora, Enfremedad, Espanol, Especialistas De Extensión De UF/IFAS, Everglades, Everglades Agricultural Area, Experimentos De Campo, Fumigacion, Fungicidas, IA, Imágenes, Inteligencia Artificial, Investigacion, Jornada De Campo, Katia Viana Xavier, Lechuga, Monitoreo, Productores´, Programa De Investigación Y Educación En Agricultura Sostenible Del Sur, Riesgo De Enfermedades, Salud De Las Plantas, Señales Sutiles De Estrés, Sistema De Drones, Southern SARE, Spanish, Subvencion, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)

Protecting Farmworker Health During Flu Season: English and Spanish Webinars for Extension Professionals and Clientele

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
January 28, 2026

As flu season begins, agricultural communities face unique challenges that make staying healthy especially difficult. Farmworkers often experience limited access to healthcare, language barriers, and working conditions that increase exposure ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Center For Public Issues Education, Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Farmworker, Farmworker Safety, Flu, Health, PIE Center, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Webinar
A gloved hand holds a vial of insulin and a syringe against a clear blue background. The vial label shows dosage and storage instructions.

Los marcadores al nacer pueden ayudar a predecir la diabetes tipo 1

by Luz Bahder
January 28, 2026

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  Algún día podría existir una nueva prueba para detectar la diabetes tipo 1, gracias a que científicos de University of Florida y Linköping University en ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: ABIS, Angelica Ahrens, Ataque Al Páncreas, Bebé, Bebes, Bebés En Suecia, Cordón Umbilical, Departamento De Ciencias Biomédicas Y Clínicas De University Of Linköping, Departamento De Microbiologia Y Ciencias Celulares De UF/IFAS, Diabetes 1, Diabetes Insulinodependiente, Diabetes Tipo 1, Embarazo, Eric Triplett, Espanol, Estudios, Familias, HiPerGator, Infantes, Inflamacion, Insulina, Johnny Ludvigsson, Linköping University En Suecia, Marcadores, Marcadores Proteicos, Modelos Predictivos, Ninos, Pancreas, Placenta, Productos Químicos Perfluoroalquilados, Productos Químicos Persistentes, Proteinas, Químicos Perfluoroalquilados, Salud, Sangre, Sangre Del Cordón Umbilical, Spanish, Suecia, Supercomputadora, Tejido Biológico, Todos Los Bebés Del Sureste De Suecia, University Of Florida
Close-up of a Florida burrowing owl with bright yellow eyes and speckled brown and white feathers, standing near the entrance of its burrow in the ground.

Descubriendo la Vida Silvestre: ¡Los búhos llaneros de Florida han regresado! Aprenda a convivir con ellos con la guía bilingüe de Ask IFAS

by Luz Bahder
January 21, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Acerca de esta serie A medida que el desarrollo residencial y comercial continúa expandiéndose en toda Florida, ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Ask IFAS, Ask IFAS En Español, Convivencia, Decoraciones, Depredadores, Espanol, Fauna Silvestre, Hoja Informativa Sobre La Vida Silvestre De Florida: El Búho Llanero, Madrigueras, Madrigueras Abandonadas, Oficina Del Censo De Los Estados Unidos, Perchas, Publicación De Ask IFAS, Spanish, Subespecie, Temporada De Anidación, Temporada De Reproduccion, UF/IFAS, Vegetación, Wildlife Watch, Wildlife Watch En Espanol

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