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For Rice, Warmer Earth Brings Uncertain Future, UF Research Shows

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Temperature increases anticipated as part of global warming appear to significantly reduce rice yields, a finding that has worrisome implications for the third of the world’s population that relies on rice as a primary staple.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Thursday, November 30, 2000.

Sweet Smell Of Success: New UF System Helps Dairy Farms Reduce Odors

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With hundreds or thousands of cows eating, drinking and, well, doing what cows do naturally, dairy farms have earned a reputation for bad odors.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Wednesday, November 22, 2000.

New UF Software Helps Protect Environmentally Sensitive Land

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new computer software system designed by University of Florida scientists may help resolve the ongoing dilemma between protecting environmentally sensitive land and allowing the taxpayers who bought it to camp, fish and hike there.

Filed under Research, Environment on Friday, November 3, 2000.