By: Cindy Spence Source: Randy Ploetz (305) 246-6340 GAINESVILLE—In a state where citrus reigns supreme, most residents view bananas as just something to slice up and toss on top of their Cheerios. But worldwide, bananas outrank citrus as… Read More
By: Jay Humphreys (352) 392-2801 GATLINBURG, TN — Steve Otwell, professor of seafood technology with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, received Vice President Al Gore’s National Performance Review Hammer Award for leadership of… Read More
Source: Donald W. Poucher (352) 392-0437 GAINESVILLE—James M. Davidson, University of Florida vice president for agriculture and natural resources, has announced plans to retire on Jan. 31. Davidson is the administrative head of UF’s Institute of Food and… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source: Jimmy Cheek (352) 392-1963 GAINESVILLE – Have you ever wanted to take a course from the University of Florida, but job, family obligations or location prevented you from attending? If so, a UF… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source(s): Susan Luttrell (904) 362-2771 Jacquie Jacob (352) 392-5594 LIVE OAK—At 14, Kelli Neal might seem young for a chicken farmer. But in her community, she’s an old pro. With almost a year of experience… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source(s): Robert Myer (850) 482-9904 Joel Brendemuhl ( 352) 392-2454 GAINESVILLE – The 42nd annual Florida Swine Field Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the University… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source(s): Arlene Z. Stewart (352) 392-7854 Mickie Swisher (352) 392-1869 GAINESVILLE – A new University of Florida continuing education course for real estate agents debuts in Florida in October. Called “Sell Green & Profit,”… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source(s): Mickie Swisher (352) 392-1869 Arlene Z. Stewart (352) 392-7854 Patti Glenn (352) 371-6100 GAINESVILLE – Home builders and real estate agents in rapidly growing Florida are learning that being green-minded can put more… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source: Rick Schoellhorn (850) 983-2632 GAINESVILLE—Petunias are pooped and roses are ragged, geraniums are goners and daffodils are dead. The dog days of summer are here, and flowers everywhere are wilting and withering in the… Read More
By: Sylvia K. Beauchamp Source(s): Findlay Pate (941) 735-1314 John Maddox (941) 773-6355 ONA—In the mid-1800s, poet Henry Thoreau penned “The bluebird carries the sky on his back.” Back then, and even in the early 1900s, the small,… Read More
