Category: Natural Resources

Growing More with Less: How UF/IFAS Is Helping Agriculture Reduce Fertilizer and Irrigation Use

by Kevin Korus
July 30, 2026

Introduction As Florida's population continues to grow and demand for food increases, farmers face the challenge of producing high-quality crops while protecting the state's valuable natural resources. Water conservation and responsible fertilizer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, Fertilizer, Irrigation, Water

The Effects of Drought on Pine Trees in Alachua County, Florida

by Kevin Korus
June 26, 2026

Overview Alachua County, located in north-central Florida, is home to extensive pine forests and native pine species, including longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), slash pine (Pinus elliottii), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), and spruce pine (Pinus ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Drought, Pine

Cultivating with Caution: Invasive plants in the market

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
June 22, 2026

If you’ve more than glanced at the plants along the roadside or questioned the vines creeping through your neighborhood, it is likely that you are familiar with the encroachment of invasive plants into our natural spaces. Our manicured spaces ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Gardening, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

Meet the Agent: UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County

by Mary Lee Sale, Cynthia Sanders, Kevin Korus and Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM

December 3, 2024

Welcome to the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County office - we're excited to serve this community and its people! Check out our six Extension Agents to learn more about what they do and why they do it! Dr. Cindy Sanders County Extension ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Welcome, Work & Life

Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer; the 1/128th Rule

by Kevin Korus
February 4, 2022

In preparation for Spring, it is a good idea to make sure your equipment is calibrated and in good working condition. This article discusses a quick and easy method for calibrating a hand-powered, backpack sprayer. Calibration is important so ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Calibration, NFLAG, Pesticide

Aquatic Weed Control for Florida Ponds

by Kevin Korus
August 6, 2021

Introduction August is that time of year when our beautiful blue ponds tend to turn green. Maintaining a healthy, weed and algae free pond or lake can be difficult in Florida when temperatures increase and we have plenty of sunshine. Although ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquatic Weeds, Pond

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