IFAS News
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences – University of Florida
Archive for February, 2004
Carb Cutting Warning
February 9, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source:
Rebecca Parker
No print version available.
Global Warming May Cut Production Of Key Protein Crop, Peanuts
February 9, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source(s):
Hartwell Allen lhajr@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-8194
Ken Boote kjb@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-1811 ext. 231
P.V. Vara Prasad vpaga@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-1894
GAINESVILLE, Fla. –- How hot is too hot? A new University of Florida study shows that global warming could dramatically reduce peanut production in places where temperatures are already high.
The finding is bad news for parts of India and Africa, where peanuts are an important source of protein for millions of people. And it could eventually mean permanent change for agriculture in parts of the southeastern United States, where peanuts have long been a major crop. (more…)
New Calendar Website Lists UF/IFAS Statewide Extension Education Programs
February 6, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source(s):
Larry Arrington lra@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-1761
Millie Ferrer MFerrer@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-1761
GAINESVILLE, FLA.—Everything you need to know about statewide University of Florida IFAS Extension education programs is now just a few clicks away thanks to a new calendar of events Web site.
“Whether it’s a workshop for master gardeners, a local 4-H club seminar, a field day for peanut farmers, a nutrition seminar for seniors, a parenting class, or hundreds of other timely topics, we have programs statewide,” said Larry Arrington, acting dean for extension with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). “Our new calendar of events Web site is a convenient, one-stop source of information for what’s going on in all 67 Florida counties.” (more…)
Giraffes Get Nutritional Boost From New UF-Developed Food
February 5, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source:
Mary Beth Hall or Celeste Kear hall@animal.ufl.edu, 352-392-1958
TAMPA, Fla. — Everyone knows they have long necks, intelligent faces and soulful brown eyes. But apparently giraffes also have a sweet tooth.
So say two University of Florida researchers, who have developed a new feed specifically for giraffes in zoos – where, for decades, the African animals have been ordering from a menu designed for cows and horses. (more…)
Termite Awareness
February 4, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source:
Rebecca Parker
No Print version available.
