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To help save southern heritage, uf experts help develop new crop rotation system for peanut, cotton farmers

QUINCY, Fla. — Low profits are driving many small peanut and cotton farmers out of business in the Southeast, but University of Florida experts say the downward spiral could be halted — and some of the region’s heritage saved — if farmers adopt a “less-is-more” approach to farming.

Filed under Research, Environment on Thursday, March 21, 2002.

A first for mammals: manatees use hairs as ‘underwater antennas’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chris Marshall noticed it when he snorkeled with manatees: Even when he remained still and quiet in murky water, they kept a safe distance.

Filed under Research, Health, Environment, Florida, Sciences, Veterinary on Tuesday, March 5, 2002.