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Grant Supports Hemp Production for Conservation and Carbon Sequestration

by TORY MOORE, UF/IFAS Initiated this year, UF/IFAS hemp research and Extension teams will prioritize hemp crops with climate-smart management with help from a five-year USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant. The $4.9 million grant led by Florida A&M University will help researchers support hemp production for conservation and carbon sequestration that can help combat climate change. …

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UF/IFAS Experts Urge Residents to Watch for, Report Predatory Yellow-Legged Hornets

provided by UF/IFAS The spotting of a new predatory hornet in Georgia could mean trouble for Florida’s imperiled honey bees if it spreads further South. To track the spread of the yellow-legged hornet, scientifically named Vespa velutina, UF/IFAS honey bee experts are working with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to spread the …

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Learn Science-Based Composting Basics From UF/IFAS Experts at Sept. 14 Workshop

by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS There are plenty of environmental and economic benefits of composting. It is gaining ground among consumers and industries because it helps keep food and yard debris from landfills thereby cutting methane gas emissions. Compost may also promote soil health and enhance water conservation which may aid plant establishment. Knowing what to include …

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UF Scientists Look to Pollen for Heat Resilience in Plants

by KIRSTEN ROMAGUERA RABIN, UF/IFAS  People aren’t the only ones stressed by heat waves. For many plants, higher-than-anticipated temperatures can lead to water loss, wilted foliage, and unsuccessful pollination. University of Florida scientists are investigating how to improve plant resilience to high temperatures. Kevin Begcy, assistant professor in the UF/IFAS environmental horticulture department, is looking …

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‘Everybody Gets a Front-Row Seat’

Disability Act Part of the DNA of UF/IFAS by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Through a project called Florida AgrAbility, Serap Gorucu tries to ensure that everyone – even those with functional limitations — can operate the technology and machinery on the farm where they work. “Agricultural producers must be able to work their farms,” says Gorucu, a …

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Third International Flavor Summit Returns to Central Florida

Leaders in the science of flavor will gather to share trends and insights by RUTH BORGER, UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — Industry professionals and leading researchers in flavor science will gather for the 3rd International Flavor Summit March 4-6, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.  The summit offers those interested in learning …

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Agri-Update

Coffee Research Percolating Right Here in Florida by UF/IFAS  photos by CAT WOFFORD, UF/IFAS The United States is consistently among the top coffee-consuming nations in the world, largely importing its favorite beans from South American countries such as Brazil and Colombia. University of Florida researcher Felipe Ferrao says the Sunshine State could become a global …

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