Category: Agriculture

A photo of a mostly submerged alligator in water completely covered in brilliant green duckweed. Only the top of its head with the eye mounds and the tip of its nose with its nostrils are visible above the duckweed. The sun is low in the sky and behind the alligator so that its head casts a long shadow. It faces mostly left but is turned slightly toward the camera so that we can see one of its golden eyes, which is lit up and shining in the sun with the pupil closed to a tiny vertical slit.

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Publications Published by the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in July and August

by Susan Gildersleeve
September 12, 2025

Read the latest Wildlife Ecology and Conservation publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Alejandra Areingdale, Allan R. Woodward, Amy Taylor, Anastasia Postowski, Annesha Lahiri, Armando Ubeda, Ask IFAS, Brandon Dodge, Brandon W. McDonald, Bridget B. Baker, Brittany M. Mason, Carolina Baruzzi, Corey T. Callaghan, Courtney Reyes, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, E. Hance Ellington, EDIS Journal, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Español, Frank J. Mazzotti, Harry J. Dutton, Holly K. Ober, Isaac L. Esquivel, Juan Manuel Campos Krauer, Kristen Wilson, Kthleen A. Carey, Laura Sanchez, Mark Hostetler, Martin Main, Miguel A. Acevedo, Miguel A. Arrasco, Natalie M. Claunch, Peyton Niebanck, Raoul K. Boughton, Rebeca Prieto, Samantha M. Wisely, Steve A. Johnson, Tyler Buckley, William Giuliano
A neighborhood farmers' market. Customers mill about in dappled sunshine and shade among farmers' market stalls and popup tents. Visible wares on the various farmers' tables include honey and beeswax-related products; cut flowers; bagged greens of some kind, possibly salad, possibly stir-fry; and wheatgrass.

A New EDIS/Ask IFAS Publication Published by the Department of Food and Resource Economics in July

by Susan Gildersleeve
September 12, 2025

Read the latest Food and Resource Economics Department publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Food And Resource Economics, EDIS Journal, Lijun Angelia Chen, Lisa House, Sungeun Yoon, Suraj Gurung
Close up of pale orange calabaza.

New EDIS/AskIFAS Document Published by Horticultural Sciences During July and August

by Gillian McGuire
September 11, 2025

Read the latest publication from the Department of Horticultural Sciences for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest contributions ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture
Tags: AskIFAS, Cucurbits, EDIS Journal, Horticultural Sciences Department
A large tree that has fallen on top of a roof

¿Está preparado su jardín para una tormenta severa? Expertos de University of Florida ofrecen recomendaciones clave para protegerlo

by Luz Bahder
September 11, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La temporada de huracanes forma parte de la cotidianidad en Florida, pero los daños no se limitan a techos y ventanas. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agentes De Extension, Antes De La Tormenta, Arbol, Arboles, Arbolista, Arbolista Certificado, Area Verde, Calificación En Evaluación De Riesgos De Árboles, Césped, Ciados, Cortar, Desmochado, Español, Estrategias, Extension, Florida, Horticultura Comercial, Huracanes, Jardín, Mareas, Marejada Ciclonica, Marejadas Rey, Medidas Proactivas, Michael Orfanedes, Paisaje, Patio, Poda, Podar, Preparación, Propietarios De Viviendas Y Administradores De Propiedades, Proyectiles, Ramas, Resilencia, Riesgo De Caída, Sal, Salubre, Sociedad Internacional De Arboricultura, Spanish, Sur De Florida, Tormentas, Troncos, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences
Gardening

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and Edible Gardens

by Sara MacDonald
September 11, 2025

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) encourages homeowners and communities to use research-based practices that conserve water, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources. These nine principles are often applied to traditional residential ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Edible Gardens, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Horticulture

New EDIS/AskIFAS Documents Published by Environmental Horticulture During July and August

by Gillian McGuire
September 10, 2025

Read the latest publications from the Department of Environmental Horticulture for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: AskIFAS, EDIS Journal, Environmental Horticulture Department, Herbicides, Turfgrass And Lawncare Industry

Pesticide Exam Sign Up

by Hannah Eason
September 10, 2025

Whether you are trying to grow your career, your credentials, or your business, a pesticide applicator license may be in your future! This blog is intended to help pesticide applicators in Orange County, Florida navigate pesticide licenses and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CEU, CEUs, Cflandscapes, Exam Options, Exams, Exams Online, Hwooten, Pesticide Applicator, Pesticide Exams, Pesticide License, Pesticides, Remote Exams

Disease–Resistant Vinifera Grapes Signal New Era for Florida Wine

by Eva Sailly
September 10, 2025

  In a milestone for Florida agriculture, researchers in the University of Florida’s UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences have successfully grown and harvested Pierce Disease–resistant winegrape varieties. The effort, led ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Dr. Ali Sarkhosh, Food Trend, Horticultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, UF Fruit Crop Lab, Wine

Groundcovers for an Alternative Lawn

by Tia Silvasy
September 9, 2025

Lawns planted with turfgrass can require a lot of maintenance. Bahia grass is a drought-tolerant turfgrass with minimal pest and disease problems and a low nitrogen requirement. St. Augustinegrass has a high demand for water and fertilizer and ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alternative Lawns, Groundcover, Hillsborough, Native, No Mow Lawns, Pollinator, Silvasy, Tampa

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