Released: 30-Jan-2013 3:30 PM EST
Nation’s Water Supply Not as Threatened as Believed
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida research study adds new twist to previous studies of the nation's water supplies; finds that when infrastructure is included in the mix (reservoirs, dams, etc.), water vulnerability is less of a threat than previously believed.

Released: 31-Jan-2013 2:00 PM EST
Populations May Have Trouble Adapting to Climate Change
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

A new study from researchers at the University of Florida and Yale University suggest that some organisms, such as manatees, polar bears or cheetahs, may be in for a rough time as they try to adapt to climate change.

Released: 12-Feb-2013 8:00 AM EST
Save Time and Money with 10 Tax Tips From UF Family Finance Expert
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida family finance expert is available to talk about helpful tax tips. Here are his recommendations for saving time and money this tax season.

Released: 24-May-2013 9:55 AM EDT
Research Aims for Insecticide That Targets Malaria Mosquitoes
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

A University of Florida scientist is part of team working toward an insecticide that would target malaria-carrying mosquitoes but do no harm to other organisms.

Released: 30-May-2013 1:25 PM EDT
Storm-Preparation Expert Tailors Planning Guide for Floridians
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Storm-preparation expert says it's time for people to get prepared for a summer's worth of storms; promotes new planning handbook

Released: 3-Oct-2013 10:00 AM EDT
UF/IFAS Survey: College Students Worried About Climate Change Hazards
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Results of survey of University of Florida students gauging perceptions, level of fear re: climate change.

Released: 10-Oct-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Boomboxes Amplify Predatory Bird Sounds and Are Used as Cues
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida researchers use boomboxes in the forest to study how smaller birds avoid predators.

Released: 30-Oct-2013 5:00 PM EDT
UF Researchers Help Write New Book on Rare Tropical Fish
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida researchers helped write a new book on the Benggai Cardinalfish

Released: 31-Oct-2013 4:15 PM EDT
In Battle Against Flies, Don’t Toss Old Bulbs
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida researchers find old bulbs work almost as well as newer ones in helping zap bugs. This saves millions of dollars and more mercury from entering waste stream.

Released: 14-Nov-2013 10:00 AM EST
Renowned Scientist to Speak at UF/IFAS York Lecture Series
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Penn State Meteorology professor Michael Mann to talk about climate change and political wars.

Released: 2-Dec-2013 12:00 PM EST
Grants to Help UF Researchers Grow Pine Trees Faster, Produce More Energy
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida researchers will use $1.45 million in grants to develop models to speed growth in loblolly pine trees and produce more bioenergy.

Released: 6-Dec-2013 11:00 AM EST
UF/IFAS Researcher to Use $500,000 Grant to Try to Make Peanuts More Drought-Resistant
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Grant will help professor research how to grow more peanut varieties that are drougt-tolerant.

Released: 9-Dec-2013 11:40 AM EST
UF/IFAS: ‘Perfect Storm’ Needed for Salmonella to Spread in Post-Harvest Tomatoes
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

UF researchers say salmonella is more likely to spread on tomatoes only with certain tomato types and drier weather, and that's a key to curbing produce-associated outbreaks.

Released: 11-Dec-2013 2:25 PM EST
Food Trends That May End Up on Your Plate in 2014
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

A roundup of predicted food trends for the coming year, with expert contact information attached.

Released: 12-Dec-2013 2:00 PM EST
UF/IFAS Scientist’s Work with Brazilian Citrus Greening Genome Could Aid Florida Industry
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

UF Professor Dean Gabriel and colleagues have mapped a new strain of the citrus greening genome in Brazil.

Released: 16-Dec-2013 12:15 PM EST
Confusion Surrounds Added vs. Natural Sugar in Drinks
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

National nutrition survey shows consumers may not understand what is meant by "sugary" drinks.

Released: 17-Dec-2013 2:00 PM EST
UF Research Shows Coral Reefs Worth Saving
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Scientists from the University of Florida and the Caribbean study a reef off Little Cayman Island for 14 years and find damaged reefs can recover, if left alone.

Released: 17-Dec-2013 2:50 PM EST
UF Develops First High-Altitude Device to Help Detect Health Threats From the Sky
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Researcher is using the first ever high-altitude sampling device designed to collect microorganisms from the upper atmosphere, to examine the massive dust clouds that roll into Florida from Africa each year. He's looking to see if the latest plant, animal or human health threats will come from the sky.

Released: 18-Dec-2013 11:00 AM EST
New Study Sheds Light for Those Working to Save World’s Endangered Crocodiles
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Researchers discover there are seven distinct African crocodile species, not just three.

Released: 7-Jan-2014 12:25 PM EST
UF/IFAS Researcher Wins $300,000 Grant to Further Citrus Greening Research
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Professor developed mathematical model and now will use it to see how to prevent citurs greening from spreading.

Released: 15-Jan-2014 10:00 AM EST
Researchers’ Work Helps U.S. Military Deliver Fresher MREs
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida researcher Jeffrey Brecht is leading a team of scientists working to eliminate waste and streamline the process of distributing the U.S. Army’s legendary Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MREs).

Released: 21-Jan-2014 3:00 PM EST
UF/IFAS Researcher Co-Authors Beetle Book
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

New book sheds light on the Papua New Guinea beetle, which, quite by accident travels all over the world, looking for trees to eat.

Released: 23-Jan-2014 11:00 AM EST
Captive Breeding No Help to Endangered Woodrat
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Captive breeding and release program does not help save the federally endangered Key Largo woodrat, a new UF/IFAS study shows.

Released: 27-Jan-2014 12:00 PM EST
Study Helps Researchers Better Estimate Citrus Crop Yields
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

An algorithm could help scientists assist citrus growers predict when to plant and harvest their crop further in advance.

Released: 29-Jan-2014 8:00 AM EST
UF/IFAS Researcher to Growers: Peaches Can Be Profitable in Three Years
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

As citrus growers search for alternative crops, they may find economic potential in peaches.

Released: 11-Feb-2014 2:00 PM EST
Study Shows Promise for Castor Crop Planting in Florida
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Castor hasn't been grown in the U.S. since 1972. Now, a study from UF/IFAS shows that, using proper techniques, the crop that's used for many industrial applications, can be grown in Florida.

Released: 24-Feb-2014 11:00 AM EST
Computer Model Can Help Coastal Managers with Nourishment Decisions
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Coastal managers can make better decisions and possibly save millions of dollars through a computer model developed partly by UF/IFAS scientists. The model uses 154 years of storm data.

Released: 26-Feb-2014 11:30 AM EST
Researchers Show Improved Appeal of Sterile Flies That Save Valued Food Crops
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

UF/IFAS researchers show that low-oxygen environment helps create better suitors in sterile-insect process.

Released: 27-Feb-2014 3:00 PM EST
Nutrition Professor Available to Comment on Proposed FDA Nutrition-Label Changes
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

FDA's proposed changes to nutrition labels on packaged foods and beverages are great, but will likely be a big reality check for consumers, UF professor and nutrition expert suggests.

Released: 11-Mar-2014 2:05 PM EDT
UF/IFAS Scientists to Conduct Experiment on Plants in Space
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida/IFAS researchers are heading to Kennedy Space Center March 16 to launch more plants into space as they try to understand more about how life can exist in the universe.

Released: 17-Mar-2014 8:00 AM EDT
UF/IFAS Part of $4.9 Million National Child Obesity Study
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Students all over America, including the University of Florida, will "Get Fruved" -- a play on the worlds "fruits" and "vegetables -- as they go through a campaign to get college and high school students to live healthier lifestyles and combat obesity.

Released: 20-Mar-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Web Tool Successfully Measures Farms’ Water Footprint
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Enter some data into a computer and you'll find out how much water farms use. The global implications include the consequences of water sent overseas. This includes water used to grow crops and commodities made from water.

Released: 24-Mar-2014 11:00 AM EDT
UF/IFAS Finds Way to Reduce E. coli in Cows, Improving Food Safety
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

A new treatment, using microparticles made from chitosan, could help dairy cattle stave off uterine diseases and eventually could help improve food safety for humans.

Released: 17-Apr-2014 2:00 PM EDT
UF/IFAS Research Findings Shed Light on Seagrass Needs
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Seagrass beds, which provide home and food for fish, manatees, sea turtles and other animals, find themselves in peril. A new UF/IFAS study shows how much sunlight is needed to keep the seagrass healthy.

Released: 24-Apr-2014 3:00 PM EDT
What Do the Dates on Food Packages Really Mean?
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

UF/IFAS Food Safety Specialist Renee Goodrich Schneider explains what those dates on food packages really mean.

Released: 7-May-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Selection and Care of Cut Flowers
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Just in time for Mother's Day, UF/IFAS Horticultural Researcher Ria Leonard, demonstrates the proper way to select and care for cut flowers to keep them looking good for longer.


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