UF/IFAS Scientist Uses AI To Target Weeds — Not Nearby Tomatoes – Saving 70% of Herbicide
UF research shows that targeted weed-spraying can help tomato farmers reduce herbicide use by 71%, significantly lowering the amount released into the environment.
UF Scientists To Develop AI Technology To Help Growers Assess Crop Damage After Hurricanes
UF researcher Nikolaos Tziolas is developing an AI-powered interactive tool to help farmers assess crop damage after major storms and compare it to previous seasons.
Gone With the Wind: Hurricane Helene Helps Researchers Track Pitch Canker Spread
UF researchers are analyzing data from Hurricane Helene to better understand the spread of pitch canker and minimize the devastating disease’s impact on the timber industry.
UF, Trinity College Team Cracks Micronutrient Mystery That Could Be Key to Brain Health, Cancer Defense
UF researchers co-led a study that has solved a decades-old mystery in human biology: how our bodies absorb a vital micronutrient essential for everything from healthy brain function to cancer defense.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.