University of Florida

Total Quality Management Research Guides Postharvest Quality Success

August 5, 2022 Terril A. Nell – Professor of Floriculture Emeritus University of Florida

Flower losses of 20 – 30% are reported as flowers move from growers to retail outlets and to consumers. High quality, long-lasting flowers are among the highest priorities when consumers make floral purchases. Imagine the impact on your profit if you could reduce your shrink to 5% or less. Well, you can! Care and handling research in the U.S., Europe, Israel, and other countries has provided guidelines for maintaining long lasting flowers. …

University of Florida Athletic Association Partnering With a Family-Owned Sausage Company

April 21, 2022 Gershon Harrell, Gainesville Sun

The University of Florida’s Athletic Association on Wednesday announced it is now partnering with Conecuh Sausage, a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1947.  …

New Study Shows Why Strawberries Must Keep (Their) Cool

March 15, 2021 Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and University of Florida

Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. Experts stress the word “should” because, to ensure the fruit is at peak form, you’re not supposed to break what’s called the “cold chain,” says Jeff Brecht, a UF/IFAS horticultural sciences professor and Extension specialist. …

UF/IFAS, FDACS to Help Teach Science, Engineering Through Aquaculture

February 24, 2021 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Through a $64,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to Schools program, the University of Florida and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will help some Florida K-12 educators who teach science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and agriculture start or strengthen aquaculture education programs. …

All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go, Floral Industry Takes Hit Due to COVID-19

May 5, 2020 Tory Moore, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and University of Florida

With virtually every large gathering across the country canceled due to COVID-19, cut-foliage growers had nowhere to send their product, greenery used to decorate and accent bouquets. But Sunday is Mother’s Day, and some will buy flowers for mom. …