As the United States prepares for the potential arrival of New World screwworm (NWS), different agencies are working on multiple management approaches. The production and release of sterile flies is an ongoing, expanding tool to combat the spread ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Why Resident Participation is Key to Successful Turfgrass Pest Management Are you constantly switching turfgrass pest management companies, because you just can't seem to find the right one to solve your problem? Before you ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Families are invited to discover the exciting world of local agriculture at the inaugural Indian River County AgVenture Fest, hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County. The event will take place on Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
At the Okaloosa County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in September, we recognized the Tomlin Family (Cory and Jennifer) as our 2025 Okaloosa County Outstanding Farm Family. This family represents three generations of professional beekeepers, carrying ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Strong partnerships don’t happen overnight—they’re built with care and intention. When done well, they create the momentum needed to address community concerns in ways no single group could manage alone (Alabama Cooperative Extension System ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life
Preparing for Fall, Dormant Forages, & Drought Fall is officially here! At the time of writing this in late September, temperatures are starting to cool off in the mornings and evenings as we head into the fall months. With this means that ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Written by David Maldonado, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences student. When I transferred to the University of Florida and entered its esteemed Animal Science program, I quickly realized I carried a gap in my agricultural background compared to many ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS
La semana pasada fui la conferencista invitada en un evento de Lunch & Learn. El programa se organizó en colaboración con Love Your Block de la Ciudad de Port St. Lucie. En esta ocasión compartí los principios de Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Florida’s citrus groves have faced enormous challenges over the last two decades. The Asian citrus psyllid has spread citrus greening disease, known as Huanglongbing, or HLB, to trees across the state. The result is a decline in citrus production ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research, Water
As a horticulture educator, I spend a lot of time talking about plants—how to grow them, how to care for them, and how those simple acts can be nourishing for us as humans. Gardening gets us outside, puts our hands in the soil, and reminds ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS, Work & Life