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Released: 21-Jan-2020 5:40 PM EST
Seeking a New Pest Solution, UF Scientists Study Fruit Fly’s Gut Bacteria
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

A team of University of Florida scientists, in partnership with a team of Israeli researchers, is now looking into whether the gut bacteria of two invasive fruit fly species could hold the key to preventing future outbreaks.

Released: 16-Dec-2019 9:35 AM EST
Two UF Scientists Part of $12.8 Million Blueberry Breeding Grant
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

A plant breeder and a food scientist, both with the University of Florida, will join a $12.8 million, multistate research grant to broaden the nation’s blueberry breeding capabilities.

Released: 12-Dec-2019 4:05 PM EST
An Urbanized Florida Means More Stormwater Ponds, Invasive Plants
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

In their first attempt to quantify stormwater ponds, researchers with the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences found about 76,000 such ponds statewide. Many master-planned communities, especially in Florida, rely on stormwater ponds for flood control and water treatment. But the ponds also can be homes to many invasive plant species, which are costly to control.

Released: 3-Dec-2019 11:30 AM EST
Interest in UF/IFAS Hops Experiment Grows
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Tampa Bay microbreweries have a hankering for hops, and some see a University of Florida experimental farm as a source for the crop that will help quench their customers’ thirsts.

Released: 2-Dec-2019 4:25 PM EST
Late Florida Sea Grant Director’s Art to Support Students and Research
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Karl Havens was a leading international expert on aquatic research, management, education and outreach. Now, his art will support those who carry on his life’s work, with bidding underway for a selection of his original artwork. Funds raised will benefit the Karl Havens Excellence Endowment.

Released: 21-Nov-2019 1:15 PM EST
UF Open House Invites Community to Engage with Science
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

The University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center is in the heart of the tropical and subtropical fruit and vegetable industries, and the ornamental plant industry. For 90 years it has served as an agricultural research unit of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). On December 4, an open house invites community and media to engage with the science.

Released: 21-Nov-2019 12:30 PM EST
Breaking Down Biodegradable: UF Scientist Creates Guide to Bioplastics
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

“Bioplastics—a better option for the environment?” is a compilation of information about bioplastics. These alternative plastics have become more popular, and as it turns out, they’re effectively still the same as petroleum-based plastic, according to Dr. McGuire’s document.

Released: 19-Nov-2019 11:05 AM EST
Taller, Higher Soil Bed Design Can Help Save Farmers Thousands of Dollars
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

From Florida to Virginia, farmers are enjoying the fruits of Sanjay Shukla’s labor. His compact-bed geometry system allows growers to plant crops in tall soil beds, and the result is thousands of dollars in annual savings.

Released: 18-Nov-2019 4:30 PM EST
Food Trends 2020: Meal Kits, Convenience Store Nutrition and Drinkable Collagen
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Most people think of collagen as a protein used for cosmetic purposes that you get in a jar, but prepare for drinkable collagen. If you think that’s interesting, try going online to order meal kits – full of just-the-right ingredients for the dishes you want to prepare. Those are a couple of the fearless forecasts from UF/IFAS faculty experts as they predict food trends for 2020 – a popular list now in its sixth straight year.

Released: 13-Nov-2019 1:05 PM EST
South Florida Community, UF/IFAS TREC Celebrate 90 Years of Milestones for Agricultural Sustainability
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center was established in the heart of Homestead, Florida, in 1929 to develop solutions for problems affecting a wide range of crops including mangoes, papayas, tomatoes, avocados, corn, green beans, and squash. TREC scientists, students, and staff have collaborated with farmers and growers to keep South Florida agriculture thriving. As one of the research arms of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), it is the only state-supported university facility in the entire mainland United States conducting research on a wide array of tropical and subtropical crops. UF/IFAS TREC’s core values have provided 90 years of progressive and innovative research and extension outreach on tropical and subtropical fruit crops, traditional and tropical vegetables, tropical ornamental crops, and more recently on agronomic crops and natural resources. The Center celebrated its 90th anniversary.

Released: 12-Nov-2019 2:10 PM EST
Florida Chapter of ISA Infuses UF/IFAS Arboriculture Research with $320K in Grants
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Scientists located in Fort Lauderdale and Gainesville at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are conducting research into specific diseases depleting tree canopies throughout the state. The Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has announced it is awarding grants in the amount of $320,000 to two scientists for their continued research designed to save the tree canopy.

   
Released: 7-Nov-2019 8:05 AM EST
A Cornucopia of Alternatives to Turkey at Thanksgiving
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

It may be juicy, tender and traditional, but not everyone wants to eat turkey at Thanksgiving. UF/IFAS nutrition experts say you could eat any of the following as your entrée: protein-packed dishes – with or without meat -- plant-based foods and fish.

Released: 30-Oct-2019 11:00 AM EDT
UF/IFAS Leads Multistate Research to Reduce Pepper Diseases; Boost Production
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Peppers are popular. Consumers eat all kinds, including jalapenos, habaneros, chilis and more. But like all crops, peppers face diseases that threaten to reduce their production. So, a University of Florida scientist is leading a multi-state effort to lessen the risk of diseases eating away at pepper harvests. With new data, scientists plan to help farmers increase their pepper production.

Released: 21-Oct-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Steam Technique Can Spell Doom for Citrus Weeds, Help Preserve Environment
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Like many farmers nationwide, citrus growers are looking for any edge in their fight against weeds, and they’d rather use fewer chemicals to control the plants, says a University of Florida scientist. That’s because chemicals can get into groundwater, surface water and plants themselves.

Released: 18-Oct-2019 8:45 AM EDT
Growers Should Manage Tomato Bacterial Spot While Seedlings are in Transplant Facilities
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

New findings from University of Florida scientists could help tomato growers nationwide in their battle against a damaging disease.

Released: 16-Oct-2019 11:05 AM EDT
There’s Plenty to See, Do, Learn at Everglades Research and Education Center: Nov. 7 Open House Joins Community with Faculty, Scientists and Research
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Tours provide the perfect way to teach the community-at-large about the importance of agriculture. Students, residents, businesses and growers are invited to the EREC Open House for an inside look at the research of agriculture promoting sustainable foods, plants, and crops they use and come in contact with every day.

Released: 2-Oct-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Cattle Forage Agronomist Elver Hodges Dies at 107, Leaves Indelible Legacy
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Elver Hodges blazed trails as the first scientist hired at the University of Florida/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center. He introduced improved forages and management techniques for pastures.

Released: 26-Sep-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Plant Improvement Specialist to Ensure New Citrus Varieties Have Best Traits
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Many citrus growers want to replant their groves that are withering because of greening. But they need field data to know which varieties to plant.

Released: 24-Sep-2019 4:05 PM EDT
UF/IFAS TREC Plant Diagnostic Clinic:Keeping Florida’s Diverse Horticulture Industry Healthy
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

In south Florida, growers and nurseries of tropical plants, vegetables and crops turn to such experts at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) of University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). At the heart of the center that is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a gala fund raising event at the Coral Gables Country Club on October 26 is the Plant Diagnostic Clinic, established to preserve the health of a unique tropical plant industry.

   
Released: 23-Sep-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Labeling in the horticulture industry – consumers are paying attention
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

As the first research of its kind, the findings may help growers increase the marketability of their ornamental horticulture products through labeling. Consumer preferences, visual attention and willingness-to-pay were measured and tested to determine how each label or text combination impacted a consumer’s willingness to pay for a particular fruit plant.



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