Agriculture

UF/IFAS scientist uses AI to target weeds — not nearby tomatoes – saving 70% of herbicide

Targeted weed-spraying can save tomato farmers 71% of the herbicide they use, new University of Florida research shows. It also cuts input costs related to weed management for growers by 75%. The results mean that targeted spray technology lowers the amount of herbicides in the environment, said Read More

Agriculture

From zero to 5,000 gallons: Brewing success with UF/IFAS hops

Before 2015, no one had grown hops successfully in Florida. Over the past decade, University of Florida scientists have not only changed that but also demonstrated the commercial potential of Florida-grown hops as a key ingredient in craft beer. Since their experiments started, scientists at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) have been supplying their hops to Tampa Read More