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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 »Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts
Bees Find Hope Against ‘Destructor’ Mites, Thanks To UF Research
The Varroa destructor, an aggressive mite, is the leading cause of bee decline and colony collapse. But a new research method at the University of Florida may give the bees a fighting chance.
Read More »Newberry Welcomes Hemp Growing Opportunities With Informational Workshop
The Hemp Industries Association of Florida brought its educational workshop to the Newberry Municipal Building Tuesday. Industrial hemp may become a staple crop in Newberry in the coming years.
Read More »UF Panel Delves Into The Future Of Florida’s Farmlands Amid Climate Change
Constant changes in climate are directly affecting Florida's agriculture and forestry.
Read More »Gainesville Partners With UF For Environmental Study At Fred Cone Park
The research team has already completed an initial drone flyover to get a visual of the area being treated, plotted a grid, tested soil, sampled vegetation, applied herbicide and top dressed the field with compost.
Read More »Lafayette County Dairy Farmers Struggle As Milk Consumption Sours
Just a few years ago, there were 20-30 dairy farms scattered across Lafayette County. Today, after steep declines in milk consumption have left many of these farms bankrupt, only about six remain.
Read More »Storms, Disease And Rising Labor Costs Threaten Florida’s Blueberry Industry
Florida's blueberry industry yielded more than $200 million in 2017. The industry, however, has faced a multitude of setbacks from disease and extreme weather.
Read More »High Levels of Pollen To Continue Over Next Several Days
A University of Florida professor says the thick, yellow pollen coating cars isn't going away any time soon.
Read More »Mobile Market Brings Fresh Food To East Gainesville
For the first time since April, the Fresh Wagon mobile market made its rounds to public housing units in East Gainesville this week to offer residents local, fresh produce.
Read More »Get To Know North Central Florida’s Democratic Delegates
The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Philadelphia Monday. Thousands of delegates from around the country are gathered to choose the party's candidate for the 2016 presidential election. Here are North Central Florida's Democratic delegates.
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