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UF/IFAS Researchers Partner With Mars To Combat Cacao Disease
: A UF/IFAS researcher inoculates a cacao pod with a Phytophthora species. (Courtesy of Mariana Herrera Corzo)
As you nibble on a chocolate truffl [...]
Cracking The Burmese Python Code: New Data Zeroes In On Game-Changing Strategies
Megan Angelis and Kyle Findley (By Kevin Pavlidis)
In a groundbreaking study, University of Florida scientists statistically analyzed large amount [...]
Citizen Science And Why It Matters, UF/IFAS Experts Explain
Bioblitz plant species identification event (Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS Photography)
Have you ever noticed unusual plants, animals or insects in your ar [...]
Savor The Flavor, Pack In Some Nutrition This Florida Strawberry Season
Hands holding strawberries. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography
You can taste them now – sweet, succulent strawberries. February and March mark the peak [...]
Florida Farm Bill Aims To Protect, Grow State’s Agricultural Industry
Work being done on a farm. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Senator Keith Truenow, and Representa [...]
Florida Launches Interest-Free Loan Program For Farmers Impacted By Winter Storm
Hurricane Milton destroyed infrastructure, including this greenhouse, at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce.
Fl [...]
University Of Florida Study Taps Into Flourishing Craft Beer Market
Two glasses of craft beer. (Marisol Amador, UF/IFAS)
In the past decade, the Florida craft beer industry has experienced explosive growth, expandi [...]
UF/IFAS Launches ‘Hopper Heroes’ Initiative To Track Leafhoppers, Planthoppers, And Treehoppers
Brian Bahder demonstrates a technique for capturing hoppers in a variety of environments. UF/IFAS photography
Spotted a tiny, colorful critter hop [...]
Pasco County Prescribed Burns Aim To Reduce Wildfire Risk
Wildfire Source: TFP File
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is conducting prescribed burns in Pasco [...]
University Of Florida Secures $300K NSF Grant To Address Phosphorus Pollution In South Florida Ecosystems
These freshwater channels and canals shown in South Florida are types of waterways where interventions could be deployed. Courtesy UF/IFAS Jehangir B [...]