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

UF Professor: Santa May Arrive By Boat Or At The Cape In Sunshine State

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Newcomers to the Sunshine State may pine for the snow and mistletoe of a northern Christmas, but Florida’s warm weather version is probably closer to the original holiday in Bethlehem, says a University of Florida professor.

Filed under Florida, Research on Wednesday, November 29, 2000.

UF Survey: Consumer Confidence Steady Despite Election Uncertainty

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite the contested presidential election and intense volatility in the stock market, consumer confidence in Florida remained steady in November, boding well for holiday sales, University of Florida economists said today.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Wednesday, November 29, 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 Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, November 22, 2000.