UF/IFAS invasives research facility likely to close
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A valuable UF/IFAS program that helps save the state millions of dollars annually in controlling invasive plants and insects will likely close after a veto by Gov. Rick Scott on...
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UF/IFAS program highly successful in keeping phosphorus out of the Everglades
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A 20-year plan to dramatically reduce phosphorus levels of agricultural water entering the Florida Everglades is working, thanks to proper implementation of best management...
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Farm animal expert Temple Grandin is headed to UF to tour livestock...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Sept. 24, the world’s most famous farm animal behaviorist and autism advocate, Temple Grandin, will be touring the beef and dairy teaching units at the University of Florida’s...
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History marker honors UF/IFAS Extension’s role in helping Florida’s farmers,...
See photo caption below GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the early 1900s, every farmer and rancher in Florida knew their county Extension agent by name: It was the person from the University of Florida who...
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Ag and Gardening Day set for UF Homecoming on Nov. 7
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — This year, anyone involved in gardening or agriculture and gardening-related industries and education can “come home” to Gainesville as the University of Florida introduces...
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$2.6M legislative allotment lets UF/IFAS complete Beef Teaching Unit expansion
Please see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students in the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences animal sciences department will benefit from a top-notch...
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UF/IFAS earned record $140 million for research
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences tackled many issues, including battling citrus greening, developing improved turfgrass and crops as well as...
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‘Come home’ to UF-UF/IFAS Agriculture and Gardening Day, Oct. 15
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Agriculture and natural resources interests are invited to come home to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and see some informative exhibits...
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UF/IFAS Range Cattle REC celebrates 75 years
Please see caption below story. ONA, Fla. — Ranchers, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty and friends will gather Oct. 27 at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and...
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UF/IFAS Citrus REC starts centennial celebration
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nearly a century ago, a group of Polk County citrus growers raised about $14,000 to buy land for a research station. Now, the University of Florida Institute of Food and...
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