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Navarre Beach

Floridians prefer natural shorelines over armored ones, according to UF/IFAS study


December 18, 2024

When it comes to waterfront property, coastal Floridians are significantly more satisfied with natural shoreline solutions compared to artificial ones, according to a new study helmed by UF/IFAS researchers. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Armored, Beach, Bulkhead, Cedar Key, Coast, Florida Sea Grant, IFAS, Indian River, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Living Shorelines, Megan Winslow, Natural, Nature, Nature Coast Biological Station, Nature-based, NCBS, Panhandle, Research, Savanna Barry, Seawall, Study, Tampa Bay, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather, Wetland
Flooded field

Hurricane Debby: Florida agricultural production losses top $93M, UF economists estimate


September 19, 2024

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Debby is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Products, Agriculture, Assessment Of Losses And Damages To Florida Agriculture From Hazard/Disaster Events Tool, Christa Court, Damage, Dixie County, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Economy, EIAP, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Idalia, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lafayette County, Lee County, Manatee County, Megan Winslow, Rain, Report, Sarasota County, Steinhatchee, Storm, Survey, Suwannee County, Taylor County, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather, Wind
Nature Coast Biological Station

Post-Idalia adaptations help Nature Coast Biological Station weather subsequent storms


August 26, 2024

One year ago this week, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region. In addition to contributing to the deaths of 12 people, the Category 4 hurricane generated storm surge as high as 12 feet and winds as strong as 125 mph. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Adapt, Adaptations, Big Bend, Cedar Key, Cedar Key Seafood Festival, Discovery Center, Fish And Wildlife Service, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Idalia, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lab, Laboratory, Matt Suggs, Megan Winslow, Michael Allen, Mike Allen, Mobile Lab, Nature Coast Biological Station, NCBS, Research, Research Facility, Storm, Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, Suzette Cook, Tyler Jones, UF, UF/IFS, University Of Florida, Weather
Agricultural flooding

Media Alert: Florida agricultural sector asked to share adverse impacts of Hurricane Debby


August 6, 2024

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with Hurricane Debby. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural, Agricultural Industry, Agriculture, Disaster, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Emergency, Extension, Flood, Flooding, Hazard, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Production Losses, Research, Response, Steinhatchee, Storm, Survey, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather

UF web-based system launches ‘Climate Indicators Tool’ to help growers track weather patterns affecting plants


March 20, 2024

A new University of Florida-developed web-based tool will help growers reduce risks that come with climate variability. It’s called the “climate indicators tool,” the newest addition to AgroClimate, a web-based platform designed 15 ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, AgroClimate, Chill Accumulation, Climate Indicators Tool, Clyde Fraisse, Farmers, Growing Degree Days, Weather, Web-based Tool

UF weather alert website for farms now mobile-friendly, among other updates


April 23, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), a University of Florida-operated service aiding agricultural decision-makers statewide since 1997, just relaunched its website with a new look and additional user-focused features. “Our ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Charles Barrett, FAWN, Florida Automated Weather Network, Freeze, Irrigation, Rick Lusher, UF/IFAS Extension, Weather, Website

UF/IFAS-Developed ‘Florida Brilliance’ Shines on State’s Strawberry Industry


January 15, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- For years, University of Florida scientists looked for a few characteristics in a more desirable strawberry. Among those traits was a higher yield in November and December -- the early part of the Florida season when prices ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Florida Brilliance, Growers, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Production, Strawberry, Taste, Vance Whitaker, Weather

UF/IFAS model delivers growers severe weather data specific to their farms


January 18, 2017

Please see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Farmers can now learn about the probability of extreme weather events on their farm before the growing season so they can more appropriately plan agricultural practices such as when to ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Caroline Staub, Clyde Fraisse, Farm, Farm-specific Data, Severe Weather, Weather