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UF/IFAS crop contest promotes innovation by removing risk


November 12, 2024

A 2022 USDA survey of American farms categorized 69% as “high risk,” meaning they operated with a profit margin below 10%. “Farming is a risky business,” said Kevin Athearn, UF/IFAS regional specialized agent for rural and agribusiness ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS
Tags: Billy Browning, Competition, Corn, Cotton, Farming, Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program, Hardeep Singh, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sceinces, Jay, Kevin Athearn, Live Oak, Megan Winslow, NFREC-SV, North Florida Research & Education Center – Suwannee Valley, Risk, STEP, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Vivek Sharma, West Florida Research And Education Center

Assessment tool shows 33 aquatic species worldwide pose ‘very high risk’ of invasion


June 15, 2021

RUSKIN, Fla. --- A global risk-assessment tool shows 33 nonnative aquatic species worldwide pose a "very high risk" of becoming invasive in current and future climate conditions. “These species readily establish, spread and have severe impacts ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: Amazon Sailfin Catfish, Cane Toad, High-risk, Invasive Species, Jeff Hill, Native Species, Redear Slider, Risk, Risk Assessment Tool, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory

SmartPath Technology to Lead to Smart Farm Irrigation


July 31, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- By testing new technology, University of Florida scientists will work with growers to encourage their use of alternatives to fresh water by using new smart irrigation systems. This way, growers can lower their risk ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Brackish Water, Center For Excellence, Eric McLamore, Farms, Fresh Water, Irrigation, Pathogens, Risk, Sensors, SmartPath, Usda, Water For Food