Author: Brad Buck
University Of Florida Research Verifies Consumers Want Wildlife-Friendly Plants
Jaret Daniels, UF/IFAS professor of entomology and curator of lepidoptera at the Florida Museum of Natural History.Credit: Tyler Jones UF/IFAS Photog [...]
University Of Florida Study: Stormwater Ponds Do Little To Prevent Pollution In Nearby Lakes, Ponds
For years, scientists questioned the ability of stormwater ponds to keep nutrients out of lakes and rivers. Turns out, they were right to be suspicio [...]
Florida Blueberry Season: Top-Notch Fruit, Tools, And Knowledge From UF/IFAS Research
March brings the start of Florida’s blueberry production, harvest and shipping season. The state’s blueberry industry has grown rapidly in the past 2 [...]
University Of Florida Scientists Receive Grant To Study Fumigation Impacts On Soil Health
Soil health is an important aspect to strawberry and tomato production. Farmers often apply a type of pesticide called fumigants to the soil months b [...]
UF Study: Florida’s 76,000 Ponds Emit More Carbon Than They Store
When you look at ponds, you might see birds and fish, but you probably don’t think about carbon. In fact, Florida’s 76,000 ponds store plenty of carb [...]
An Aromatic Tomato Could Be Looming – A La Heirloom Varieties, Say UF Scientists
You can scarcely find a tasty, heirloom tomato in the grocery store. But University of Florida scientists helped discover a way to enhance tomato sme [...]
University Of Florida Study Shows Homeowners Less Likely To Adopt Impactful Water Conservation Measures
Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography
The average American family uses 320 gallons of water daily, about 30 percent of which is devoted to outdoor uses. U [...]
University Of Florida Experts: Random Mangrove Trimming Can Cause Serious Damage
About three of every four Floridians live along the coast, and mangrove trees often dot waterfront properties. Sometimes owners want to trim the mang [...]
University Of Florida: Mosquitoes That Transmit West Nile Virus Love To Bite Non-Native Lizards: What’s Next?
In the United States, West Nile virus circulates among wild birds, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, which can spread West Nile and other viruses [...]
Finger Limes, Unique New Options For Florida Growers, Topic Of March Symposium
LAKE ALFRED, FL. - Finger limes, a unique citrus variety gaining interest among chefs, foodies, and citrus growers, will be the topic of an upcoming [...]