Category: Natural Resources

Person holding freshly harvested clams.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (Mar.–Apr. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
May 1, 2026

A Comparison Between the Northern Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) and Southern Hard Clam (Mercenaria campechiensis) for Restoration in Florida By Catherine Kaylor, Laura Reynolds, Shirley Baker, Angela Collins, Leslie Sturmer, and Ashley ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, Clam, EDIS, Field Corn, Living Shorelines, Nutrient Management, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
Close-up of camellia flower.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: (Formerly) Environmental Horticulture (Mar.–Apr. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
May 1, 2026

Dayflowers Biology and Management of Dayflowers (Commelina spp.) in Ornamental Plant Production and Landscapes in Florida By Heather Kalaman and Chris Marble Several native and non-native dayflower (Commelina) species can be found in ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS, Environmental Horticulture Department, Flowering Plants, Nutrient Management, Orchids, Plant Biology
Butterfly on a flower.

Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife

by Paul Roberts
April 20, 2026

June 5 is World Environment Day. This year, to celebrate, why not think about the wildlife environment of your own backyard—literally? Recently, the article Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success was updated on ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Gregg Klowden, Kara N. Youngentob, Mark E. Hostetler, Sarah Webb Miller, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department, World Environment Day
Frost on flower growing on tomato plant in a greenhouse.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
March 4, 2026

Optimizing Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Tomato Production in North Florida By Laura Jalpa, Rao S. Mylavarapu; George Hochmuth, Yuncong Li, Bala Rathinasabapathi (Revision Author) Tomato is a vital commercial crop in north Florida, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Soil And Water Science, EDIS Journal, Fertilization, Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Soil And Water Science Department, Tomato, Tomato Production
CALS students listening to an instructor in the CALS computer lab. Photo taken 11-20-17.

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

by Amanda Quintos
March 3, 2026

Preventing Teacher Burnout in Agricultural Education Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, and Debra M. Barry. This publication provides insight into ways school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers can prevent burnout. International ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Group Work, Hofstede Cultural Dimensions, Intercultural Competencies Series, International Volunteering, Irrigation, Participatory Action Research, Water Conservation, Youth Environmental Education
Taupe colored morning dove sits on a stick in front of blue water. The bird is seen from the side. It has bright black eyes rimmed in pale blueish gray and black teardrop markings on its wing feathers.

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

by Susan Gildersleeve
January 9, 2026

Commonly Asked Questions About Coyotes in Florida  Martin Main; Hance Ellington, Mark Hostetler, Steven Johnson (Contributor)  There are many perspectives and misconceptions regarding coyotes (Canis latrans) in Florida. Some people enjoy ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Coyotes, Doves, Florida Master Naturalist Program, North Florida Research And Education Center, Range Cattle Research And Education Center
Close-up of a bee on a cluster of golden stamens at the center of a yellow flower.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Entomology and Nematology (Nov. – Dec.)

by Susan Gildersleeve
January 9, 2026

Common Insect Pests of Lettuce in Florida Tennyson B. Nkhoma, De-Fen Mou. Lettuce is one of the most important horticultural commodities in Florida state agriculture, with production concentrated in the Everglades agriculture area. Among ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Tags: Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Everglades Research And Education Center, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Honey Bee, Honey Bee Research And Extension Laboratory, Lettuce, Mosquito Control

Subscribe For More Great Content

IFAS Blogs Categories