Have you noticed those pretty yellow flowers, the ones that bring vibrance to dull gray roadways and life to otherwise monotone lawns? I am, of course, referring to those patches of lush green grass sporting sparse stems with butter-colored ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf
Artificial Food Dyes: A Simple Guide for Consumers By Mary T. Serviss and Soohyoun Ahn Artificial food dyes are man-made color additives used to give foods and beverages a bright, consistent appearance. In the United States, these dyes ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Iron Oxide Strip as an Innovative Diagnostic Tool for Soil Phosphorus Management By Lilit Vardanyan and Vimala D. Nair Phosphorus (P) is essential for plant growth and productivity. However, excessive application of P fertilizers has contributed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture
Off-Season Pruning Effectively Reduces Dragon Fruit Canker By Shouan Zhang, Pamela Dutra, Romina Gazis, Jonathan Crane, and Jeff Wasielewski This fact sheet presents evidence obtained from local commercial dragon fruit plantings, where ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Specialty/Tropical Fruit Maprang (Bouea macrophylla Griff.) Fruit Trees: Botany and Commercial Cultivation in South Florida By Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, and Bruce Schaffer Maprang (Bouea macrophylla Griff.), also known as ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Hace unas décadas un grupo de investigadores de University of Florida llevó a cabo un estudio para evaluar el efecto de diez huracanes en los bosques costeros: Andrew (1992), Erin (1995), Opal (1995), Georges (1998), Ivan (2004), Jeanne (2004), ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources
Summer is winding down, but our favorite summer dishes remain. When we gather for barbeques to celebrate independence under a sky of fireworks or simply for pool parties to beat the heat, the most sought-after summer dishes in my family are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Demonstration Gardens in UF/IFAS Extension By Lisa S. Strange, Wendy Wilber, and Brenna Sturgis This publication provides a comprehensive directory of Extension demonstration gardens across Florida, highlighting their educational focus, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Food Traceability Rule: Part 2—Definitions and Acronyms By Razieh Farzad and Stephanie R. B. Brown This publication offers a comprehensive list of definitions and acronyms intended as an educational tool for Extension educators and a ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Los árboles son vitales para todos los espacios urbanos, no solo por su capacidad de proveer oxígeno sino también por otros beneficios que brindan como ayudar a regular la temperatura, proteger el suelo y frenar la erosión, resguardar animales ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources