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 taste.
Read More »30 Years In The Making, Alachua County Fairgrounds Move From Gainesville To Newberry
Next month, the fairgrounds will complete their move from their previous location near the Gainesville Regional Airport to the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center, formerly known as the Canterbury Equestrian Showplace.
Read More »In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.
Read More »Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts
The words climate change can appear vague or political, but the IFAS FAQ aims to show that this is an important issue facing Floridians.
Read More »Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For UF/IFAS Extension Building In Newberry
This new building, which will be located at 22712 W. Newberry Road, is scheduled to be finished by this time next year.
Read More »Cattle Prices Mooving Up Slowly During COVID-19 Economic Turndown
Livestock markets in Florida were no exception.
Read More »Inside The Clamming Capital Of The U.S. During COVID-19
Three miles into the Gulf of Mexico lies the clamming capital of the U.S. Cedar Key has largely sheltered its just over 700 citizens from the physical dangers of COVID-19, but its vital clamming and tourism businesses are left struggling.
Read More »Out Of Sight, Still A Blight
Known to pollute water, leaky septic tanks can also pose problems for human health. Whether they can spread COVID-19 is uncertain.
Read More »Flying Under the Radar
Mosquito vector diseases are expanding, but COVID-19 has halted some surveillance programs and experts are worried complacency could lead to outbreaks.
Read More »The Point, May 6, 2020: DeSantis Criticizes Florida’s Unemployment System
The unprecedented surge in Florida's unemployed due to the coronavirus has put pressure on the governor to investigate the faulty state system for processing claims.
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