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UF Economist: Peso Devaluation To Blame For Growers’ Woes

GAINESVILLE—Devaluation of the peso by the Mexican government is to blame for trade disadvantages that have hurt Florida’s vegetable growers for the past two years, according to University of Florida research.

Filed under Agriculture, Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, September 24, 1996.

UF Economists: Consumer Confidence Continues To Boost Clinton

GAINESVILLE — Another boost in consumer confidence in September may strengthen Clinton’s lead in Florida less than two months before the presidential election, but is no guarantee of a robust holiday season ahead for retailers, say University of Florida economists.

Filed under Business, Florida, Politics, Research on Tuesday, September 24, 1996.

UF Centers Name Fastest Growing Companies In The State

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida project has identified the fastest growing companies in Florida, a list of 86 businesses that have created more than 3,000 jobs.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Monday, September 23, 1996.

Value Of Some Agricultural Land Around The State Continues To Decline

GAINESVILLE—For the sixth consecutive year, the market value of Florida’s citrus lands has declined, according to a recent statewide survey conducted at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Filed under Agriculture, Business, Research on Friday, September 13, 1996.

UF Engineering Students Develop World’s Fastest Milling Machine

GAINESVILLE — Staying one step of ahead of industry, a group of engineering students at the University of Florida has developed the world’s fastest milling machine.

Filed under Business, Education, Engineering, Research on Monday, September 9, 1996.