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Orange Crop Takes Another Hit
TALLAHASSEE, FL. - Florida’s beleaguered citrus industry, now dealing with cold snaps, saw the forecast for this season’s orange crop drop another 2. [...]
University Of Florida Study Shows Homemade Device May Help Arborists Assess Odds Of Falling Trees Causing Damage
With a device they can make on their own for only $159, arborists can for the most part accurately assess whether people and pedestrians are at risk [...]
University Of Florida Researchers Creating An ‘Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur’
Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good, s [...]
In The Heart Of Florida’s Strawberry Season, An Expert Explains Why They’re So Wonderful
When you think of February, you might dream of a Happy Valentine’s Day, roses and romance. If you live in central and South Florida, you might also w [...]
Ag Engineer Comes ‘Home’ To UF/IFAS; Uses AI To Help Reduce Farm Labor Costs
Dana Choi grew up in South Korea but considers Florida her second home.
She spent several years on the main campus of the University of Florida, g [...]
Orange Juice Prices To Soar As Florida Crop Production Staggers
Orange juice prices are expected to soar in 2022 after inclement weather and citrus disease constrained the supply of oranges in the U.S. while deman [...]
UF Survey: ‘Florida’ Branding On Orange Juice Helps It Sell Better
Consumers are more likely to buy orange juice if they think the fruit comes from Florida, new University of Florida research shows. In fact, top reas [...]
Prescribed Fires Scheduled For Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. - Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridian [...]
University Of Florida Ag Engineer Develops Smart-Spray Technology To Help Reduce Fertilizer, Pesticides
Growers need to spray efficiently so they can apply pesticides and fertilizer only to crops – and minimize the chemicals that may contaminate natural [...]
Florida Food Check-Out Week Will Be Celebrated Feb. 14-18
Farm Bureau volunteers statewide will be celebrating Food Check-Out Week Feb. 14-18. The celebrations spotlight the healthy, nutritious food supply a [...]