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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Horticultural Sciences (May–June 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
July 6, 2026

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
Tags: Asian Vegetables Emerging In Florida, Ask IFAS, Demonstration Gardens, Edamame, EDIS, Horticultural Sciences Department, Snapbean, Trees
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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (May–June 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
July 6, 2026

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
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS, Food Safety Modernization Act, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, Preventing Foodborne Illness

Árboles en espacios urbanos y huracanes

by Heidy Ramirez
July 1, 2026

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
Tags: Árboles, AskIFAS, EDIS Journal, Huracanes, Hurricanes, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Seguridad, Trees

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food and Resource Economics (Mar. – Apr. 2026)

by Susan Gildersleeve
June 9, 2026

People and Ponds: How Can Homeowners Better Understand and Manage Stormwater Ponds? Samiul Haque, Hayk Khachatryan, Michelle K. Atkinson Stormwater ponds are integral to Florida’s landscape, with thousands in residential communities. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Department Of Food And Resource Economics, Ponds, Retention Ponds, Stormwater, Stormwater Ponds

New on Ask IFAS: Entomology and Nematology (Mar. – Apr. 2026)

by Susan Gildersleeve
June 9, 2026

Effectiveness, Safety, and Use of Permethrin-Treated Clothing to Prevent Mosquito Bites Tyler Maire, Panpim Thongsripong Permethrin-treated clothing is an effective and safe tool for reducing mosquito bites and preventing mosquito-borne ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Tags: Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Insecticide, Mosquito Control, Panpim Thongsripong, PPE, Tyler Maire
Master Gardener volunteer planting. Photo taken 05-15-23.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Mar.–Apr. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

Utilizing a Four Frame Approach to Provide Best Practices in FFA Programs Savannah J. Scott, Matthew Sowcik, and Debra M. Barry. The National FFA Organization was started nearly a century ago by a group of young farmers to prepare future generations ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Competencias Interculturales, Demonstration Gardens, Facilitation, FFA, Interpretive Signage, Leadership

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