Trust in scientific experts – even more than understanding their work – is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture. The finding is among conclusions reached by a new UF/IFAS study exploring Americans’ perceptions of AI-supported food and agriculture systems. “This…
Read More Trust In Scientific Experts Key To Public Support For AI In Agriculture, UF/IFAS Study FindsAuthor: Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS Researchers Partner With Mars To Combat Cacao Disease
As you nibble on a chocolate truffle or bite into a chocolate-dipped strawberry on Valentine’s Day, consider the elongated, ribbed pods of the cacao tree, which made that sweet treat possible. A group of UF/IFAS plant pathologists has partnered with the Mars confectionary company to…
Read More UF/IFAS Researchers Partner With Mars To Combat Cacao DiseaseUniversity Of Florida Study Taps Into Flourishing Craft Beer Market
In the past decade, the Florida craft beer industry has experienced explosive growth, expanding from 66 to 396 breweries – a sixfold increase. A new Ask IFAS study from UF/IFAS food and resource economics department researchers provides a snapshot of the industry and explains what…
Read More University Of Florida Study Taps Into Flourishing Craft Beer MarketHurricane Milton: Florida Agricultural Production Losses Top $190M, UF Economists Estimate
Hurricane Milton caused agricultural production losses with an estimated value between $190.4 million and $642.7 million in Florida, according to a preliminary report by the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP). The report is based on a diverse set of baseline data and surveys UF/IFAS…
Read More Hurricane Milton: Florida Agricultural Production Losses Top $190M, UF Economists EstimateUSDA Selects UF/IFAS To Lead Food Safety Education Program
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has selected a UF/IFAS-run center for food safety training to coordinate similar facilities across the country. The USDA’s decision means the Southern Center for Food Safety Modernization Act Training will continue serving as the Lead Regional…
Read More USDA Selects UF/IFAS To Lead Food Safety Education ProgramHurricane Helene: Florida Ag Production Losses Top $40M, UF Economists Estimate
The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Helene have an estimated value between $40.3 million and $162.2 million, according to a preliminary report by the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP). The report is based on a diverse set of baseline data and…
Read More Hurricane Helene: Florida Ag Production Losses Top $40M, UF Economists EstimateUniversity Of Florida Student Competition Intersects Left-Brain, Right-Brain Thinking
A $5,000 award is up for grabs by University of Florida students willing to bridge the gap between their chosen discipline and one outside their wheelhouse. Through Jan. 15, organizers of the inaugural Dr. E. T. and Vam C. York Art and Agriculture Competition are…
Read More University Of Florida Student Competition Intersects Left-Brain, Right-Brain ThinkingKnow Your Soil: UF/IFAS Labs Offer Expert Analysis For Florida Gardeners And Farmers
Franta Majs is a common fixture at Florida plant shows and sales. He doesn’t attend to shop, however. He’s on hand to offer advice. “Frequently I’ll see people pulling a wagon with hundreds of dollars worth of plants or trees,” Majs said. “And I’ll ask…
Read More Know Your Soil: UF/IFAS Labs Offer Expert Analysis For Florida Gardeners And FarmersLip-Smackin’ Good: Peanut Butter Challenge Returns
Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M…
Read More Lip-Smackin’ Good: Peanut Butter Challenge ReturnsHurricane Debby: Florida Agricultural Production Losses Top $93M, UF Economists Estimate
The agricultural production losses Florida experienced due to Hurricane Debby have an estimated value between $93.7 million and $263.2 million, according to a preliminary UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) report based on producer surveys. The Category 1 storm made landfall Aug. 5 near Steinhatchee,…
Read More Hurricane Debby: Florida Agricultural Production Losses Top $93M, UF Economists Estimate