UF IFAS Solutions

@UF_IFAS

@UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Gainesville, Florida

Joined August 2011

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · 6 h

.@UFenvhort plant breeders at @UFGulfCoastREC have released 49 caladium varieties over the last 49 years, helping Florida growers remain the primary source of #caladium tubers for the world. Learn more about @zhanaodeng's @UFPlantbreeding program ➡️ bit.ly/3Gfsq7j

UF_IFAS's tweet image. .@UFenvhort plant breeders at @UFGulfCoastREC have released 49 caladium varieties over the last 49 years, helping Florida growers remain the primary source of #caladium tubers for the world.

Learn more about @zhanaodeng's @UFPlantbreeding program ➡️ bit.ly/3Gfsq7j

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 18

With saltwater already seeping into freshwater supplies and sea levels on the rise, South Florida faces mounting threats to land, water, and communities. Backed by a $1M grant from the @nsfgov, UF/IFAS scientists at @UFTropical are developing a tool to help local governments…

UF_IFAS's tweet image. With saltwater already seeping into freshwater supplies and sea levels on the rise, South Florida faces mounting threats to land, water, and communities.

Backed by a $1M grant from the @nsfgov, UF/IFAS scientists at @UFTropical are developing a tool to help local governments…

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FLORIDA@UF · Jun 12

.@UF_IFAS researchers are using drone imagery and AI to fine-tune fertilizer application — helping Florida hemp farmers save money and protect the environment. brnw.ch/21wTlLK

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 11

Read how scientists at our Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory are helping keep Floridians safe ⬇️

TThe Floridian@Floridianpress · Mar 18

🚨 80+ Mosquito Species Invade Florida! 🦟@UF fights back with drones, sterilization & high-tech early warnings to protect Floridians. Dr. Jorge Rey (@jrey_fl @UF_IFAS) leads the battle. 👇Click to read his full report. buff.ly/ZsOO7Mc

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Florida Farm Bureau@FlaFarmBureau · Jul 24

The Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey results highlight the importance of mental health awareness within our rural communities. Thank you to our partners @UF_IFAS and the Mind Your Melon Foundation. Read the full report here: loom.ly/0DQCjjc

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 23

.@UF_ABE and @uflmae scientists have now shown that their digital twin strawberry field, powered by #AIatUF, is accurate and that it saves time and labor. Learn how this #AI tech will pave the way for berry spotting tools, robotic pickers and more for the Florida strawberry…

UF_IFAS's tweet image. .@UF_ABE and @uflmae scientists have now shown that their digital twin strawberry field, powered by #AIatUF, is accurate and that it saves time and labor.

Learn how this #AI tech will pave the way for berry spotting tools, robotic pickers and more for the Florida strawberry…

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 16

Get to know the newest assistant professor of #UrbanEntomology at @UFIFASftlaudREC, Johnalyn Gordon! Learn why this @UF alum studies what's bugging us ➡️ bit.ly/464xwhj

UF_IFAS's tweet image. Get to know the newest assistant professor of #UrbanEntomology at @UFIFASftlaudREC, Johnalyn Gordon!

Learn why this @UF alum studies what's bugging us ➡️ bit.ly/464xwhj

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 16

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AAgriculture is America@AgIsAmerica · Jul 10

Land-grant university research protects our national food security. @UF_IFAS, @kstateag, and @txextension experts provide insight about the @USDA's plan to combat the invasive New World Screwworm. abcnews.go.com/Technology/wir…

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 15

.@SFFGS_UF and @TheWCS used a new drone survey method to document more than 41,000 Giant South American River Turtles gathered along the Amazon’s Guaporé River. More on this research published in @JAppliedEcology and its potential impact on threatened species…

UF_IFAS's tweet image. .@SFFGS_UF and @TheWCS used a new drone survey method to document more than 41,000 Giant South American River Turtles gathered along the Amazon’s Guaporé River.

More on this research published in @JAppliedEcology and its potential impact on threatened species…

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University of Florida Research@UFexplore · Mar 31

With federal and state funding, @UF_IFAS experts helped Sakata Seed start using soil moisture sensors that lets farm management know if their fields are too wet, dry or just right.

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 11

From compostable six-pack rings to using spent grain as fuel, brewers are rethinking every step of the beer-making process. 🍺🌎 A new @UF_FSHN study explores how breweries are making every drop count 🔗 go.ufl.edu/ic4cj94

UF_IFAS's tweet image. From compostable six-pack rings to using spent grain as fuel, brewers are rethinking every step of the beer-making process. 🍺🌎

A new @UF_FSHN study explores how breweries are making every drop count 🔗 go.ufl.edu/ic4cj94

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 10

With outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and even one human death in the U.S, the @UF H5N1 Coordination Group is cutting through misinformation. Please help us distribute these #BirdFlu resources created in partnership with @sccAgSafety, @UFLEDEN, @FLDOH and @FDACS to consumers and…

UF_IFAS's tweet image. With outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and even one human death in the U.S, the @UF H5N1 Coordination Group is cutting through misinformation.

Please help us distribute these #BirdFlu resources created in partnership with @sccAgSafety, @UFLEDEN, @FLDOH and @FDACS to consumers and…

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 10

.@UFGulfCoastREC scientists are using #AI technology to target JUST the trouble spots in tomato fields. More on this @ufhorticulture #AIatUF research ➡️ go.ufl.edu/aispray

UF_IFAS's tweet image. .@UFGulfCoastREC scientists are using #AI technology to target JUST the trouble spots in tomato fields.

More on this @ufhorticulture #AIatUF research ➡️ go.ufl.edu/aispray

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 9

Recent changes to House Bill 735, which sunsets the Broward County Tree Trimmer Licensing Ordinance, sparks significant concerns among experts and property owners. Our experts warn homeowners to pay extra attention to who they hire this #HurricaneSeason 🔗…

UF_IFAS's tweet image. Recent changes to House Bill 735, which sunsets the Broward County Tree Trimmer Licensing Ordinance, sparks significant concerns among experts and property owners.

Our experts warn homeowners to pay extra attention to who they hire this #HurricaneSeason 🔗…

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Emerging Pathogens Institute@UF_EPI · Jul 7

A new 10-year study led by @NormanBeattyMD suggests #Florida has all the ingredients for local #Chagas disease transmission, a latent but life-threatening disease that can cause organ failure. Visit our website to dive into the collaborative research: go.ufl.edu/5ua0p0e.

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 8

Who’s most at risk of picking up a vape? Our researchers are using #AIatUF to find out and stop tobacco use before it starts. 🚫🧠 Learn more about how this @SPRORG award-winning project is changing prevention science for the digital age ➡️ go.ufl.edu/oudsifd

UF_IFAS's tweet image. Who’s most at risk of picking up a vape? Our researchers are using #AIatUF to find out and stop tobacco use before it starts. 🚫🧠

Learn more about how this @SPRORG award-winning project is changing prevention science for the digital age ➡️ go.ufl.edu/oudsifd

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 8

Bob Hochmuth is an @agagents Hall of Famer! He joins an exclusive roster of just 78 Extension professionals honored for their support of farmers. More on his ongoing Hall of Fame career 🔗 bit.ly/44AGMXU

UF_IFAS's tweet image. Bob Hochmuth is an @agagents Hall of Famer! He joins an exclusive roster of just 78 Extension professionals honored for their support of farmers.

More on his ongoing Hall of Fame career 🔗 bit.ly/44AGMXU

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 7

Cheers to the @UFGulfCoastREC hops team, which has partnered with 19 Florida microbreweries to brew 5,000 gallons of Florida-grown beer. More on how our scientists are working with local brewers to untap local supply chains for Florida-grown hops ➡️ go.ufl.edu/pellethops

UF_IFAS's tweet image. Cheers to the @UFGulfCoastREC hops team, which has partnered with 19 Florida microbreweries to brew 5,000 gallons of Florida-grown beer.

More on how our scientists are working with local brewers to untap local supply chains for Florida-grown hops ➡️ go.ufl.edu/pellethops

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 3

Imagine using an #AI platform similar to ChatGPT to get crop-damage information after a hurricane. That’s what @SWFREC scientists plan to provide to farmers statewide. More on this @SoilWaterSci project funded by @USDA_NIFA 🔗 bit.ly/3TkqUUo

UF_IFAS's tweet image. Imagine using an #AI platform similar to ChatGPT to get crop-damage information after a hurricane. That’s what @SWFREC scientists plan to provide to farmers statewide.

More on this @SoilWaterSci project funded by @USDA_NIFA 🔗 bit.ly/3TkqUUo

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 2

Our faculty publish 2,100+ peer-reviewed papers annually. Why does that matter? Research papers become real-world solutions. Our publications: - Speed-up innovation in #agriculture - Inform government policy - Serve as the basis for industry best practices - Show our leadership…

UF_IFAS's tweet image. Our faculty publish 2,100+ peer-reviewed papers annually. Why does that matter?

Research papers become real-world solutions. Our publications:

- Speed-up innovation in #agriculture
- Inform government policy
- Serve as the basis for industry best practices
- Show our leadership…

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