Technology
The application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes in any field. It includes methods, techniques, and instrumentation.
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Food Preservation
A variety of methods used to maintain foods in an edible state.
Harvesting
News Media
The various modes of communicating news to the public.
Remote Sensing
The practice of obtaining information about the Earth's surface land and water features from images acquired at a distant vantage point. Includes aerial photography, satellite imaging and radar sensing methods.
Telecommuting
The use of computers and telecommunications technology to allow employees to perform some or all of a job at home.
Publications
Current Aquaculture of the Eastern Oyster Crassostrea virginica and Its Potential for Innovative Technology in Florida
FA265/FA265by Emily Caffrey, Joshua Patterson, Ruth Francis-Floyd, and Roy P. E. YanongAugust 26, 2024<p>This publication provides information on the status of oyster fisheries and aquaculture in Florida as well as general information about how oysters are grown in agricultural and restoration systems. It then introduces a series of technologies that have been developed in other US states and in other countries, strategies that may have utility in Florida. Finally, it covers some specifics of the permitting process as it relates to oyster aquaculture in Florida.</p>
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New technologies may help oyster farmers increase their harvests, reduce labor
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Tackling Technology and Innovations in Agriculture: A Student Experience
Jessica CzipulisJune 17th, 2024College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students Maegan Beatty and Lana Guzman attended the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Technology Institute. Hosted in Houston, Texas, in conjunction with the Commodity Classic, students learned about agricultural innovations and technology. Beatty and Guzman, both studying agricultural education and communication, received VP Promise funding for this experience. […]
Raising the Bar: How to Improve Beef Cattle Reproduction for a More Viable Operation
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