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Mosquito sucking blood

Florida’s Flying Menace: What You Need to Know About Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Spread Series 4

by Lisa Hickey
August 27, 2025

Florida’s warm, humid climate makes it a paradise not just for people—but also for mosquitoes. These tiny pests are more than just a nuisance; they can carry serious diseases that affect humans, pets, and wildlife. Understanding which species ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: #FloridaHealth, #MosquitoAwareness, #MosquitoSeason, #PublicHealthFlorida, #VectorControl, #WestNileVirus, #ZikaPrevention
five frames of photos featuring a farmer, rancher, grower, beekeeper and landscaper

UF/IFAS Typical Grower Events and Resources You Should Know

by Hannah Eason
August 25, 2025

This blog is intended to help growers, ranchers, beekeepers, landscapers, and specialty producers access recurring UF/IFAS trainings, field days, webinars, and educational resources. Typical programs and links are included, but may be subject ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beekeeper, Beekeepers, BMPs, Cflandscapes, Edis, Events, Farmer, Farmers, FDACS, FFL, Florida Friendly, GI-BMP, Growers, Hops, Landscaper, Landscapers, Local Foods, Marketing, Online Learning, Pesticide Applicator License, Producers, Resources, Small Farms, Specialty Producers, UF/IFAS Resources, Vegetable Guide, Vegetable Production
Two hands in blue latex gloves scope and level dry soil samples before running soil and water testing.

UF/IFAS for Your Soil and Water Testing Needs — Science You Can Trust

by Mike Loizzo
August 24, 2025

When it comes to caring for your yard or garden, accuracy and expertise matter. The UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL) provides precision, reliability, and support to make a difference in your soil management. The ESTL offers a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension Soil Testing Lab, Franta Majs, IFAS Analytical Service Laboratories, Landscaping, Lawn, Nutrient Management, Soil Fertility, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Turfgrass
Hands cupping soil in an outdoor setting

De los paisajes naturales del Perú a las fincas de Florida: Un científico aprovecha los microorganismos para proteger la agricultura y el medio ambiente

by Luz Bahder
August 18, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Para los agricultores de Florida, la investigación de José Rolando se enfoca en promover suelos más sanos, reducir ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agricultura, Amazonas, Aumento Del Nivel Del Mar, Clima, Cultivos, Desafíos Ambientales, El Incremento De Las Temperaturas, Español, FLREC, José Rolando, Las Inundaciones, Las Sequías., Microbiologia, Microorganismo, Microorganismos, National Institute Of Agricultural Innovation, Peru, Producción Alimentaria, Productividad, Sostenible, Spanish, Suelo, Sulfuros Tóxicos, Tierra, UF-IFAS
Jose Rolando, an assistant professor of microbiology at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. Photo UF/IFAS

From Peru’s wild landscapes to Florida’s farms: Scientist harnesses microbes to protect agriculture, environment

by Lourdes Mederos
August 17, 2025

For Florida growers, Jose Rolando’s research is focused on promoting healthier soils, reduced input costs and crops able to withstand droughts, heat and shifting weather patterns. For consumers, it aims at more sustainable food production ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Coastal Wetland, Crops, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Droughts, Ecosystem Services, Farmer, Fertilizer, Florida Bay, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Georgia Institute Of Technology, Grower, IFAS, Indian River Lagoon, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, José Rolando, Lima, Lourdes Mederos, Mangroves, Microbiologist, Microbiology, National Institute Of Agricultural Innovation, News, Peru, Public, Sea Level Rise, Sechura Desert, Sustainable Food Production, Tropical Zones, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather

The peak of the Hurricane Season is coming. Are you prepared?

by Henry Mayer
August 15, 2025

A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar with Mr. Robert Garcia, who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of the National Weather Service (NWS). He did an excellent job-sharing valuable information on hurricane preparedness, breaking down key ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 2025 Hurricane Season, Hurricane, National Hurricane Center, Natural Disasters, NWS
Honey bees on honeycomb with golden honey

Celebrando el Día Nacional de la Abeja: apicultores de Florida prosperan gracias a un acelerador de negocios

by Luz Bahder
August 15, 2025

Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.   Aspectos destacados: Una subvención de aproximadamente $626000 del Programa de Desarrollo de Agricultores y Ganaderos Principiantes del ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Abeja, Abejas, Abejas Meliferas, Acelerador De Negocios, Amy Vu, Apiarios, Apicultura, Dia De La Abeja, Día Nacional De La Abeja, Español, Gayle Goodfriend, Instituto Nacional De Alimentos Y Agricultura, Mercadeo, Miel, Negocios, Nifa, Pequeñas Empresas, Planificación Empresarial, Productos, Programa De Desarrollo De Agricultores Y Ganaderos Principiantes Del Instituto Nacional De Alimentos Y Agricultura, Seguridad, Spanish, Subvencion, USDA, Vender
photo of people in an urban food garden

Back by popular demand: UF/IFAS Extension offers 2025 Sustainable Urban Food Production Short Course

by Lourdes Mederos
August 13, 2025

From backyard gardens to commercial-scale rooftop farms, sustainable urban food production is reshaping how we grow and access food in cities. That’s why leading scientists from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aquaponics, Broward, Chefs, Compost, Eco-friendly, Ecofrendly Farming, Entrepreneurs, Environmental Horticulture, Food, Food Forest, Food Handling, Food Safety, Food Waste, Garderners, Harvest, Hydroponic, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jiangxiao Qiu, Large-scale Composting, Local Food Movement, Lorna Bravo, Management Strategies, Miami-Dade, Monroe, News, Nutrient-rich Soil, Organic Fruit, Palm Beach, Rooftop Farms, Rooftop Gardens, Soil Regeneration, Sustainable Agricultural, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Urban Agriculture, Urban Food Production, Vegetables

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