Information The fig wax scale, Ceroplastes rusci (Linnaeus), was first discovered in Florida in 1994 Talhouk (1975) reported the presence of this scale in the Mediterranean region In North America, it appears that it is only established ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes
According to the National 4-H Council website: https://4-H.org, the 4-H program is the youth development organization of the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To me this exemplifies ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
We’re putting a spotlight on success stories of St. Lucie County residents who have adopted various practices resulting in improved natural resource management. This blog features my interview with Florida Master Gardener volunteer Karen Cartmill ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
About the 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project Congratulations 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project winners. Peters’s rock agama (Agama pictidauda) are nonnative reptiles introduced to the Treasure Coast via the pet trade ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Shoreline Restoration course in St Lucie County. On Friday October 11, 2024, nineteen students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural Program (FMNP) ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, WaterFlorida Master Naturalist students participating in the 2024 Coastal Shoreline Restoration course taught by Extension Agents Ken Gioeli, Dr. Vincent Encomio, and Carrie Stevenson are bioblitzing. This list is a living document and will be updated ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water
Citrus black spot (CBS), caused by the fungal pathogen Guignardia citricarpa, has emerged as a significant threat to citrus crops around the globe. As citrus growers face an array of challenges, understanding this disease is essential for protecting ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
About the 4-H Agamapalooza The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the UF/IFAS Croc Docs at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, is conducting the 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project in September ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project Educational Objectives The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the UF/IFAS Croc Docs, will be conducting the 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project in September 2024. This ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Several temperate, deciduous fruiting trees need a period of cold exposure to end their dormant state, promote growth, and produce fruit in a typical manner. It is crucial to select species and varieties that are well-suited to the climatic ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, NATURAL RESOURCES