What’s New on Ask IFAS: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Sept. – Oct.)


November 6, 2025

Ospreys and Observing Osprey Behaviors through the University of Florida Osprey Cam Mark E. Hostetler, Steven A. Johnson, Martin Main. This publication provides information about ospreys (Pandion haliaetus). Further, it discusses an osprey ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Bees, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Iguana, Key Largo Woodrat, Osprey

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Featured Creatures Collection (Sept. – Oct.)


November 6, 2025

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Alfalfa, Bees, Blueberry, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Featured Creatures Collection, Peanut

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Entomology and Nematology (Sept. – Oct.)


November 6, 2025

Culicoides paraensis, (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Vector of Oropouche Virus Nathan Burkett-Cadena. This publication provides an in-depth profile of Culicoides paraensis Goeldi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). These biting midges, sometimes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Bees, Blueberry, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, New World Screwworm, Pollinators, University Of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute
Wild horses on Paynes Prairie.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Veterinary Medicine (Sept.–Oct.)


November 5, 2025

Pregnancy Toxemia (Ketosis) in Ewes and Does Kari Hancock, Martha Mallicote, Sally DeNotta, and Brittany N. Diehl. This article is meant to provide producers with a general overview of pregnancy toxemia, or ketosis, in small ruminants. First ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: College Of Veterinary Medicine, First Aid, Horses, Ketosis, Pregnancy Toxemia, Small Ruminants
Top down vantage point aerial drone image over lily pads, water, and grasslands at Ordway Swisher Biological Station. Photo taken 05-06-25.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agronomy (Sept.–Oct.)


November 5, 2025

Potential and Economic Valuation of Carbon in Grasslands Kevin R. Trumpp, Chang Zhao, and José C. Dubeux. Grasslands have great potential for removing carbon from the atmosphere, helping contribute to the state economy while regulating greenhouse ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Agronomy Department, Beef Cattle, Carbon, Dove Hunting, Field Management, Forage, Grasslands, South Florida
Katie Stofer with a digital globe. Photo taken 04-09-19.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Sept.–Oct.)


November 4, 2025

Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, and Paul Monaghan. This publication is for Extension agents and the stakeholders they partner with in urban forestry, parks ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Department Of Agricultural Education And Communication, Engagement, Farmers, IoT4Ag, Leadership, Pollinator-friendly Roadsides, Pollinators, Qualitative Research, Technology, Tree Stewardship

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