On April 18, Florida Farm Bureau Federation and UF/IFAS cohosted a reception for alumni, partners and stakeholders at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. At the event, Dean for Extension Dr. Andra Johnson ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS
Pollinators are of extreme importance to our Florida Flatwoods ecosystem. They are responsible for transferring genes of plants from one flower to another increasing fruit set in wild and domesticated species. By doing so, these organisms ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Many North Florida lawns are not looking too good this spring. Some lawns are weak and some have dead areas that used to be alive and green. Unfortunately, this is relatively common. Not being satisfied with the appearance of their lawn, many ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Turf
This time of the year we're getting a lot of phone calls and e-mails about mango fruit drop. Many homeowners want to know if the fruit drop they see around their mango trees is normal. And the short answer is; yes, it's normal. Usually ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension,
The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences (ANS) is proud to recognize some of the Spring 2023 graduates. The department has over 60 graduates at the undergraduate level this semester. Their future career paths range from veterinarians to industry ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Elliott's Lovegrass Eragrostis elliottii Elliott's Lovegrass is a perennial grass found in Florida flatwoods, sandhills, prairies, and disturbed sites. Lovegrass is a bunch grass but is not often noticed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The 62nd annual Manatee County Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District, was held in late February near the Quattlebaum house at the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant. Forty six students ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Natural Resources
If you come to hear Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young deliver our York lecture next week, you’ll be inspired by someone I consider a visionary, a champion for agricultural science, a trailblazer and an anti-hunger crusader. I also consider her ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Pests & Disease
A new University of Florida project aims to “play matchmaker” between ranchers with livestock and landowners with grazing space. The Southeast Grazing Exchange, funded by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS
In a recent Working in the Weeds podcast episode, Dr. Ferrell and I sat down to share our perspectives on Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. A book that brought about change to the world of science and policy forever. This influential work is the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching