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UF Survey: Value Of Citrus Groves Down, Land Near Cities Up

GAINESVILLE — The value of Florida’s citrus groves is plummeting because of a glut of fruit, while urbanization is rapidly pushing up the value of agricultural land near cities, a University of Florida survey shows.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Agriculture on Friday, August 28, 1998.

UF Researcher Enlisting Floridians In Tracking Foreign Villain

GAINESVILLE — The war on bugs needs you and the other 14.7 million Floridians.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Monday, July 20, 1998.

UF Researcher Develops Guidelines For Soccer Field Performance

GAINESVILLE—University of Florida researcher Grady Miller may be a popular man in soccer circles by the time the World Cup rolls around again in four years.

Filed under Research, Agriculture on Monday, July 6, 1998.

Agricultural Agencies Form Team To Boost Rural Development

BRANFORD—While most of Florida enjoys record growth, local leaders in rural communities are trying to reverse a decade of decline and boost economic recovery with help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Florida.

Filed under Research, Florida, Agriculture on Wednesday, July 1, 1998.

Humble Wildflowers Could Be A Money-Saver For State

MONTICELLO—Planting wildflowers along Florida highways could save the state millions of dollars by cutting mowing costs and stabilizing roadside soils, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Agriculture on Friday, June 19, 1998.

Landscaping’s Effect On Home Values Varies, UF Study Shows

GAINESVILLE — Redoing your landscape? Better do it for your own pleasure because you can’t count on how much your investment will pay off.

Filed under Research, Agriculture on Tuesday, June 9, 1998.

UF Agricultural Economist Says Delay In Pesticide Ban Could Boost Support For Expanding Latin American Trade

GAINESVILLE—A University of Florida professor says agricultural industry support for expanding trade with Latin America could depend on delaying a 200l ban on a controversial but widely used pesticide.

Filed under Research, Agriculture on Thursday, May 28, 1998.

Global Warming Could Disrupt Agriculture Around The Globe

GAINESVILLE—University of Florida researchers are peeking into the next century at what might happen to food crops if global warming continues at its current rate, and what they found is a good news/bad news situation.

Filed under Research, Agriculture on Friday, May 15, 1998.

New Juice Process Takes The Pulp Out Of Fruit Juices

GAINESVILLE—Citrus and berry growers can squeeze more value out of their crops using a new juice processing technique invented by a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Business, Agriculture on Wednesday, May 6, 1998.

Raspberries Can Be A Moneymaker For Florida Farmers

GAINESVILLE—Raspberries, long considered a Northern crop, may find the South hospitable after all, researchers at the University of Florida have found.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Agriculture on Tuesday, April 21, 1998.