Insect populations are declining. New research from University of Florida gives homeowners new guidance on how to maximize their landscape’s benefit to insects. Grouping flowering plant species together in a mass of color creates a… Read More
By: Meredith Oglesby, 352-392-1963, moglesby1@ufl.edu Media Contact: Jarred Shellhouse, 352-392-1963, jshellhouse@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) were recognized for their accomplishments and successes during the college… Read More
By: Meredith Oglesby, 352-392-1963, moglesby1@ufl.edu Media Contact: Jarred Shellhouse, 352-392-1963, jshellhouse@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Traditionally, the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) hosts an annual scholarship and leadership awards banquet to celebrate the… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Christopher Gunter joins the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) as professor and chair of the horticultural sciences department. His official start date is June 7. As the… Read More
On April 9, Florida 4-H will celebrate the completion of the expansion and renovation of the pavilion at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake, a residential youth camp located in Madison, Florida. This ribbon cutting event will… Read More
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has experts in water quality, harmful algal blooms, soil, and other related issues. The faculty listed below can answer media questions regarding the ongoing… Read More
Illegal poaching is a threat to wildlife conservation around the world. Park rangers can combat poaching, but they can be used more strategically. UF researchers have developed tools to help park managers use ranger patrols… Read More
Image above taken prior to national guidelines of face coverings and social distancing. By Meredith Oglesby Media contact: Samantha Murray, 949-735-1076, grenrosa@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida agricultural and biological engineering graduate program… Read More
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – A team of scientists at the University of Florida have sequenced the genome of the internationally important ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango – a variety that originated from Florida and that is valued for… Read More
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions inside cells. Like parts in a car, eventually they wear out and must be replaced, and that takes energy. Scientists have found a way to evaluate how long a given… Read More
