AI in Florida Agriculture Will Improve Farming, Create Careers and Put Better Food on Your Table
The University of Florida is pioneering new artificial intelligence programs to help Florida farmers become more productive, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide more nutritious and affordable food.”
National Science Foundation Awards University of Florida $300K To Reduce Phosphorus in South Florida Ecosystems
UF researchers have secured a $300,000 NSF grant to reduce phosphorus levels in freshwater ecosystems such as the Everglades.
The 21st Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Research Forum Highlights AI
UF researcher Alina Zare will be the keynote speaker at the 21st SWES Research Forum, highlighting how machine learning and AI can revolutionize problem-solving in agriculture and environmental science.
UF/IFAS Team Secures $5M USDA Grant To Expand Avocado Production Into Central Florida, Combat Laurel Wilt Disease
UF researchers have secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel Wilt disease and the redbay ambrosia beetles that cause it.
UF/IFAS Study Proves Color Coding Nutrition Labels May Promote Healthier Eating
UF researchers collaborated to investigate whether color-coded nutrition facts panels (NFPs) could improve consumers’ use of nutrition labels to make healthier choices.
Survey Ranks UF As Top University for Ag Research Investment
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Florida led the nation in agricultural sciences and natural resources conservation research, according to a new report from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
UF Researchers To Study Pain, With Help From Horses
UF researchers are collaborating on a $5.4 million NIH grant to study osteoarthritis pain and progression in humans and horses, leveraging their unique expertise.
Intermittent Irrigation Can Save Strawberry Growers As Much as 67% on Water, Maintain Yield
Research conducted by UF researcher Shinsuke Agehada indicates that implementing intermittent irrigation allows strawberry growers to conserve water without compromising yields.
UF/IFAS Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Method for Detecting DNA of Invasive Snakes in Florida
UF researchers have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts.
UF/IFAS Receives $1 Million Grant To Explore Automation in Nursery Industry
UF/IFAS will use approximately $1 million from a USDA NIFA grant to lead research and development aimed at addressing the labor challenges faced by the nursery industry.