Brad Buck

2 weeks ago | theinvadingsea.com | Brad Buck

By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS CommunicationsThink we’ll broil during the upcoming summer days in Florida? Look ahead, because by 2050, some places in Florida may see 70 hot days annually, a University of Florida scientist says.   In a newly published study, researchers found an increasing number of hot days over the past 60 years across Florida and predict more such days in the future.  Scientists define “hot days” as 91 degrees or warmer.

2 weeks ago | tampafp.com | Brad Buck

Think we’ll broil during the upcoming summer days in Florida? Look ahead, because by 2050, some places in Florida may see 70 hot days annually, a University of Florida scientist says. In a newly published study, researchers found an increasing number of hot days over the past 60 years across Florida and predict more such days in the future. Scientists define “hot days” as 91 degrees or warmer.

2 weeks ago | blogs.ifas.ufl.edu | Brad Buck

Think we’ll broil during the upcoming summer days in Florida? Look ahead, because by 2050, some places in Florida may see 70 hot days annually, a University of Florida scientist says. In a newly published study, researchers found an increasing number of hot days over the past 60 years across Florida and predict more such days in the future. Scientists define “hot days” as 91 degrees or warmer.

1 month ago | blogs.ifas.ufl.edu | Brad Buck

With the citrus industry at a crossroads, growers are looking for any solution to cope with the deadly citrus greening disease. Scientists see genetic editing – and in particular CRISPR technology — as one potential avenue to rescue Florida’s signature crop, and consumer perceptions of the technology are key.

1 month ago | wherethefoodcomesfrom.com | Brad Buck

As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May — growers are shipping the fruit to market to meetstatewide and national consumer demand. You can find Florida-grown berries in stores, farmer’s markets andU-picksfrom the Panhandle through South Florida. Along with vitamin C, manganese and fiber, the fruit is known for anthocyanin, the pigment that provides blueberries their color and strong antioxidant capacity.