by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Joe Larkin didn’t always dream of being a microbiologist, unlocking secrets in our smallest cells. His journey took him from being an inquisitive child to a pioneering researcher at the University of Florida – a testament to the transformative power of curiosity and the profound impact of early cheerleaders. The associate […]
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by MEREDITH BAUER, UF/IFAS Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild. Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed popular species like clownfish and blue tangs — reducing pressure on reefs while creating jobs in the state’s growing aquaculture
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by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Chilli thrips plague farmers worldwide, but new research from the University of Florida has found two strawberry varieties that show less harm from these pests. The finding comes through research funded in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch program. That’s helpful news for growers in the
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by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS From vibrant tropical fish for aquarium enthusiasts to succulent shellfish served as the center of the plate, Florida’s aquaculture industry serves as an economic powerhouse and a national leader. In 2022, the state’s tropical fish sales alone totaled $62.4 million, with many other species adding to the industry’s $191 million total impact, according to the Florida Department
by LOURDES MEDEROS, UF/IFAS Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia — are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to simulate their spread and predict where they will go next. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took a deep dive to understand why
Finger Lime Field Day March 4, 20259 a.m. – 12 p.m.UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit2556 W. Highway 318, Citra, FL 32113 Key Topics No cost to attend, but register is required. For more information and to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/ytx3v5ra For questions, please contact Jamie Burrow, jdyates@ufl.edu, 863.956.8648
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Attention Polk & DeSoto Livestock Producers! You are invited to join us at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona for our Field Day on April 17. This is your opportunity to learn about the latest beef cattle and forages research coming out of the station. Early registration runs through March 14
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by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. “We are building multiple AI-powered herbicide application units, each of which works in different ways,” said Nathan Boyd a UF/IFAS weed scientist and horticultural
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by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Managing orange groves in Florida – a state prone to hurricanes and citrus greening disease – is no easy task. But for fifth-generation citrus grower and University of Florida alum Morgan McKenna Porter, it’s a passion. “[Growing up], I developed a love for the outdoors, thanks to my family, from riding
by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS A few weeks after Yiannis Ampatzidis started working at the University of Florida in 2017, Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on the Florida peninsula and its citrus groves. Growers needed to count their trees with precision to get crop insurance, but it was a laborious, time-intensive task. The storm served as a
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