Norovirus is responsible for millions of cases of food poisoning each year. New evidence suggests the common bug alters the bacteria that live in our gut. These findings shed light on the connection between the gut microbiome and overall ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Recent scientific studies have shown that white-tailed deer, a deer species found all over the eastern United States, can become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. A new University of Florida publication explains what is currently ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Florida produces a bounty of vegetables this time of year, and that’s good news for Floridians. Because it moves more quickly between farm and plate, locally grown produce has a lower carbon footprint, tastes fresher and retains more nutrients. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Pork is a staple in many countries and featured in many dishes eaten during end-of-year holiday celebrations. Pork is a versatile protein that can be served center-of-the-plate or as part of a dish If you’re looking to flex your cooking ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Since 1929, the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center has built a rich history and a world-class reputation for its focused research and Extension programs to protect the stability of a long list of Florida commodities ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
On Dec. 10, UF/IFAS honored supporters, alumni and partners at the 2021 Dinner of Distinction. This celebration highlights the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission areas of teaching, research and Extension. Elisabeth ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingUF/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. 2021 ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
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Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Right now, there is no objective way to predict the shelf life of a given piece of produce. Researchers have identified genes in broccoli that regulate how broccoli degrades after it’s harvested. These insights could ultimately help ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Health & Nutrition
Still or sparkling? When it comes to Florida-grown fruit wines, consumers prefer fizzy over flat. That’s the finding of a recent study from the University of Florida, which shows that taste testers prefer carbonated blueberry and muscadine ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research