Digital Twin Technology Simulates Strawberry Farm, Boosts AI Tools and Cuts Costs
UF researchers, led by Dana Choi, have demonstrated that an AI-powered digital twin system can accurately simulate strawberry growth year-round, helping to reduce labor and time costs.
Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers: Boosting Crop Production, Mitigating Environmental Impact
UF researcher Hardeep Singh highlights how enhanced-efficiency fertilizers can help farmers boost crop yields while reducing costs and environmental impact.
UF/IFAS Scientists Confirm Hybrid Termites Established in Florida
UF researchers have confirmed that two of the world’s most destructive termite species are hybridizing in South Florida, raising concerns about faster spread and greater damage.
Florida Scientists Champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ Movement To Tackle National Health Crisis
UF researchers are calling for a national shift in treating fruits and vegetables as medicine, urging integrated solutions across health, agriculture, and food systems to address the growing obesity and Type 2 diabetes crisis.
UF/IFAS Study: Drones, AI Help Farmers Save Money, Protect the Environment
UF researchers have used drones and AI-powered imaging to help farmers grow healthier hemp by determining optimal nitrogen fertilizer levels, which saves money and protects the environment.
Blackberries With No Thorns? UF Scientist Assembles Genome of a Blackberry in Major Step to Breeding Better Fruit
University of Florida researchers are enhancing blackberry nutrition by identifying metabolites that may increase antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in the fruit.
UF-Led Research Reveals Tomato Disease Spreading Rapidly Across Continents
Researchers at the University of Florida, with support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, have uncovered how rapidly a harmful bacterial disease is spreading through tomato crops worldwide.
University of Florida Announces the 2025 National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
UF researchers Nian Wang and Piyush Jain have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of their significant contributions to research and innovation.
AI Technology Uses Less Herbicide To Kill Weeds
UF researchers have developed the AI Smart Sprayer, an AI-powered precision sprayer that applies herbicide exclusively to planting holes in plastic mulch, reducing herbicide use by over 90% in tomato fields.
Treatment for Horses May Lead to Therapy for Type of Blindness
A University of Florida study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, examined the potential of an eye drop developed by researchers to treat the sight-robbing disease known as equine recurrent autoimmune uveitis.
