It is that time of year again, where your saddle and leather tack probably have some mold and mildew on them. Have you ever wondered how to properly clean your tack, oil it, and finish/condition it? Don't let that mold or mildew continue to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
As consumers in the 21st century, many of us have become trained as “label readers”. We read nutrition labels, personal care product labels, clothing labels, and so on. For those of us that do read labels, you might be disappointed to know ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
For centuries, people annoyed with plant pests have used oils to control insects, mites, and even some fungal diseases. Current oil products are better than ever! Commercially available horticultural oils are mineral oils from refined petroleum ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Click here for high-resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Many scientists see great promise in algae as a new source of oil -- a sustainable, environmentally sound way to break the world’s fossil fuel dependence. Algal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will conclude taking public comment this Friday for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) they are developing in preparation for possible lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. They are interested ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- To keep consumers safe from seafood that could be tainted by the Gulf oil spill, regulatory officials will rely on an incredibly sophisticated, delicate tool: the human nose. Next month, University of Florida researchers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension