Category: UF/IFAS

A Gardener’s Guide to Plant Propagation, Part III: Propagating Plants from Seed

by Lauren Spaduzzi
October 6, 2026

In Parts I and II of this series, we looked at the plant structures involved in propagation and how stems and leaves can be used to produce new plants. Now, it’s time to look at another way plants reproduce: seed. Growing plants from ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Landscape, LSpaduzzi, Master Gardener, Seed, Seed Propagation, Seed Saving, Seed Starting, Seeds, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening
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Building Better Tomorrows: Raising Confident, Capable Kids

by Abbey Tharpe
October 2, 2026

Every child is learning who they are. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children develop a positive self-image, build confidence, and understand that they can improve through effort and practice. Building a Positive Self-Image A ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 4-H, Children, Confidence In Kids, Family, Florida, Self-image, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth
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October is Florida Native Plant Month

by Lisa Strange
October 1, 2026

Celebrate by planting a native plant. While the rest of the country looks toward the first autumn frosts, North Florida gardeners know that October is our time to shine. Our best planting window as the weather starts to cool off encourages  Master ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Conservation, Florida, Florida Friendly Landscape, Florida Native Plants, Gardening, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Invasive apple snail eggs grow a few inches above the water. The LSU AgCenter Mississippi River Invasive Species Consortium will be a regional hub for research and outreach on detecting, identifying and managing invasive and non-native pest species like the apple snail. LSU AgCenter file photo

Academic invasion science innovations protect ecosystems, agriculture in U.S. South

by Lourdes Mederos
September 30, 2026

From flesh-eating screwworm flies threatening livestock and wildlife to spotted lanternflies swarming cities, mealybugs damaging crops, invasive plants choking waterways and Burmese pythons disrupting native ecosystems, invasive species are ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Apple Sails, Asian Longhorned Tick, Invasion Science Institute, Invasive Species, New World Screwworm, Pasture Mealybug, Rice Stink Bug, Top News, Yellow-legged Hornet
close-up of reed plants growing in shallow muddy water.

“Flesh-Eating Bacteria” Is a Scary Phrase. The Microbiology Behind Vibrio vulnificus Is Even More Interesting.

by Dana Saunders
September 30, 2026

Quick Facts Organism: Vibrio vulnificusType: Gram-negative, curved, rod-shaped bacteriumHabitat: Warm saltwater and brackish coastal waterCommon sources: Open wounds exposed to coastal water, raw or undercooked shellfishHighest risk: People ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS, , Water
Tags: Environmental Microbiology, Flesh Eating Bacteria, IFAS, Soil And Water Sciences, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Vibrio Vulnificus
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Spread the Word: 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge runs Oct 1 to Oct 31 in Polk County!

by Jasi Cairns
September 30, 2026

Join the Peanut Butter Challenge! Get ready to go nuts for a great cause! The Peanut Butter Challenge is back, and it’s more exciting than ever! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, this ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Charity, Donate, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Banks, Food Pantries, PBChallenge, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Polk County, PolkExtension, PolkPBChallenge, Spread The Love, Spread The Peanut Butter
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¡Regresa el Desafío Anual de la Mantequilla de Maní! ¡Únase a la iniciativa!

by Luz Bahder
September 28, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: Las oficinas de Extensión de UF/IFAS recolectarán donaciones de mantequilla de maní durante octubre y noviembre. Toda ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Andra Johnson, El Desafio De La Mantequilla De Mani, Español, Kevin Camm, Mantequilla De Mani, Spanish
Persona trabajando en paisajismo, agachada mientras poda las plantas de un jardín.

Un nuevo estudio revela los efectos del dolor de espalda entre los trabajadores hortícolas

by Luz Bahder
September 24, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: El dolor de espalda es extremadamente común entre los trabajadores del sector hortícola. Es importante contar con ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Español, Instituto Nacional Para La Seguridad Y Salud Ocupacional, Kim Dunleavy, Salud Ocupacional, SCCAHS, Spanish

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