One of the most common calls that I receive as an Extension agent is “How can I Greenbelt my land?” Agricultural Classification, commonly known as “Greenbelt,” is a land classification that provides (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
South Florida’s muck soils store carbon built over thousands of years. However, decades of drainage for agriculture have resulted in a shift in redox condition resulting in soil, organic matter, and subsequent carbon losses. A new University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Si te has preguntado qué servicios puede prestar un arbolista, la siguiente lectura es definitivamente indicada para este propósito. En mi experiencia personal, ser arbolista hoy me ha ayudado a crecer profesionalmente. Aprendí a identificar ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Chrysanthemums Traditionally this time of year we spend our money on lovely colorful blooming Chrysanthemums for fall décor. Please consider our pollinators when purchasing your next landscape seasonal plants. Here’s why: in cultivated mums, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The South Florida Beef Forage Program (SFBFP) is a group of livestock Extension agents that facilitate numerous programs throughout the year for cattle producers. Many of these programs focus on teaching the practical and economic importance ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Due to forecasts of inclement weather this weekend, the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie Ag-Xtension Fall Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 11 has been postponed to Nov. 15. Bring your families and friends to celebrate the season in cooler ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network held our late summer/early fall meeting at ECHO Global Farm in Fort Myers, FL. The focus of the meeting was Community Food Systems, Agroecology, and information on ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. University of Florida acaba de marcar un hito en la historia de la fitopatología. Su Centro de Diagnóstico de Plantas se ha convertido en el primer laboratorio ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Events, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Los aguacates de Florida, un alimento básico en las cocinas, un árbol frutal muy apreciado en los jardines y un ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Dr. Kakani brings a distinguished record of academic leadership, research excellence, and international collaboration to this role. At the University of Florida, he served as Professor and Chair of the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, currently ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture