Lakewatch program combats pollution in Florida’s waters
The Lakewatch program associated with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences seeks volunteers who want to save our waters. The program keeps track of more than 600...
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Frank Stronach facility dedication also draws protesters over Adena Ranch...
The Frank Stronach Plant Science Center is the home of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s agronomic, fruit and vegetable research efforts. Today marked the...
View ArticleUF study shows buying local food popular among Floridians
A new University of Florida study shows locally grown food makes up 20 percent of food purchased for at-home consumption in the state
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New Funds Help UF/IFAS Fight Citrus Greening In Central Florida
University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences was awarded about $13.4 million to help fund four research projects aimed at finding a solution to citrus greening.
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UF Developing Its First On-Campus Food Pantry
The University of Florida is developing an on-campus food pantry for students. The pantry will offer free, nutritious food and will be available mid-summer to those with a valid UF ID.
View ArticleUF Study Shows Grape Seed Oil Can Reduce Obesity
A new study has found that muscadine grape seed oil can help reduce obesity. Containing a vitamin E derivative, the oil can help prevent the formation of new fat cells.
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Storms, Disease And Rising Labor Costs Threaten Florida’s Blueberry Industry
Gary Rupp smiles in front of several of his blueberry bushes at Southland Berry Plantation Monday, November 26, 2018. The 2017-18 growing season was a rough one, but he still enjoys the craft of...
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Lafayette County Dairy Farmers Struggle As Milk Consumption Sours
Cathy Musgrave remembers fondly the network of farming neighbors who used to populate Lafayette County. Now, as nearby dairy farms close one by one, Musgrave said her biggest disappointment is that she...
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Gainesville Partners With UF For Environmental Study At Fred Cone Park
Gainesville is working toward becoming a more environmentally friendly city through a joint project with the University of Florida. City officials partnered with UF Institute of Food and Agricultural...
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UF Panel Delves Into The Future Of Florida’s Farmlands Amid Climate Change
Extreme weather patterns and changes in climate are heavily affecting Florida’s agriculture and forestry. The “Agriculture and Forestry in a Changing Climate: What the Future Holds for Florida” forum...
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Newberry Welcomes Hemp Growing Opportunities With Informational Workshop
Along with watermelons and peanuts, industrial hemp may join Newberry’s staple crops in coming years. The Hemp Industries Association of Florida brought its educational workshop to the Newberry...
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Bees Find Hope Against ‘Destructor’ Mites, Thanks To UF Research
A reddish-black mite the size of a tiny crumb latches onto a honeybee, feeding on its fat body and transmitting diseases as the bee struggles to survive. The Varroa destructor, an aggressive mite,...
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Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts
If you search for the term “climate change” online, the results can seem overwhelming and will range from presidential debates on the topic to opinion pieces on blogs. The public may seem to be divided...
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From Jordan To Gainesville: Middle Eastern Embroidery Makes An Entrance
Gainesville City Commissioner Reina Saco is reserving her newest face mask for a special occasion — her next appearance in City Hall. Its green, gold and light red hues geometrically intertwine,...
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Gainesville Great Invader Raider Rally Makes COVID Adjustments
WUFT · The Great Invader Rally, Socially Distanced For the first time in 21 years, Gainesville residents will be asked this holiday weekend to be invader raiders in their own backyards and...
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Thirty Years In The Making, Alachua County Fairgrounds Move From Gainesville...
Lee Ferguson has worked on the site of the new Alachua County Fairgrounds for 30 years, about as long as the county has been searching for its new location. He’s tended to the property in Newberry...
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Gainesville Police Advisory Council Elects New Leadership
The Gainesville Police Advisory Council elected a new chair and vice chair Wednesday night while also expressing concerns about its power to influence policing. The voting for the 11-member panel’s...
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UF Researchers Launch Plans To Improve Vanilla Through Plant Breeding
Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have partnered with Elo Life Systems to find a new way to grow vanilla more sustainably without compromising...
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Gainesville Police Advisory Council Looking To Enact Change Despite Restrictions
Keyon Young came to his first meeting as a member of the Gainesville Police Advisory Council last month dressed, he said, like “a regular 21 year old.” Sporting jeans, a Ralph Lauren polo shirt and a...
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A dairy farm in Trenton is turning cow poop into profits
WUFT · The digester in Trenton Jan Henderson grew up in a farming household. “My grandfather was a dairy farmer in Western New York. My dad was a dairy farmer in Western New York. We moved to Florida...
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