Category: Agriculture

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Plant Science Major Spotlight: Edilzon Ramirez

by Eva Sailly
September 1, 2026

Edilzon “Edi” Ramirez has become a familiar face around Fifield Hall, home to several UF/IFAS departments and programs, including the Plant Science major, where he is a junior. Carrying homemade cupcakes, welcoming incoming students ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Edilzon Ramirez, Environmental Horticulture, Florida Landscaping, Horticultural Sciences Department, Plant Science, Student, Teaching, UF/IFAS CALS, Undergraduate
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A New 4-H Year Begins in Wakulla

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
August 30, 2026

At the Wakulla 4-H Open House, the new club year did not begin with a speech. It began with music, conversation, curious questions and the unmistakable energy of young people discovering what they might try next. On Saturday, Aug. 29, close ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H Clubs, 4-H Youth Development, Volunteers
A wet meadow wetland of possible groundwater vulnerability in Florida.

AI Offers a New View of Groundwater Vulnerability in Florida

by Mike Loizzo
August 28, 2026

Florida’s farms, communities, and natural ecosystems share a vital resource: groundwater. Aquifers support our drinking-water supplies, agriculture, springs, wetlands and rivers. But in many parts of Florida, shallow and highly permeable aquifers ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: AI, Aquifer, Artificial Intelligence, Convolutional Neural Network, DRASTIC, Farm Management, Golmar Golmohammadi, Groundwater Vulnerability, Nitrogen, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Watershed Hydrology

Why Your Windflower Is My Anemone

by Leon County Master Gardener Volunteer
August 28, 2026

By Camille Stein, Master Gardener Volunteer Fans of classic films may remember the Gershwin song "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," written by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1937 Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film Shall We Dance. The song ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Anemone Blanda, Binomial Nomenclature, Black Eyed Susan, Botanical Names, Carl Linnaeus, Common Names Vs Scientific Names, Genus And Species, Grecian Windflower, How Plants Are Named, Plant Taxonomy, Rudbeckia Hirta
A child stands near a representative's desk inside the Florida House of Representatives chamber. Several visitors and rows of desks with nameplates, microphones, and small American flags are visible, with framed portraits and historic artwork displayed around the room.

A Full-Circle Moment: From Curious Kid to Extension Agent

by morganyoder
August 27, 2026

Did you know that youth who participate in organized group activities often develop a stronger sense of belonging, greater confidence, and leadership skills that can positively influence their future? I can personally attest to that. Recently, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #lifestyles, 4-H, Agriculture, Brevard County, Careers, Future, Hobbies, Personalities, Values, Youth, Youth Development
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Agriculture’s New Frontier: How Automation is Making Farming More Efficient

by Wendy Mussoline
August 27, 2026

Introduction Agriculture has always been driven by innovation. From the invention of the tractor to today's GPS-guided equipment, farmers have continuously adopted new technologies to produce more food while managing resources responsibly. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Advanced Fertility, Agriculture Technology, Drones, Efficient, Soil Grid Sampling, Variable Rate

Un jardín que inspira: Karma Thomson y Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

by Sara MacDonald
August 27, 2026

Un jardín puede ser mucho más que una hermosa vista desde la calle. Puede conservar agua, apoyar la vida silvestre, proteger los recursos naturales de Florida e inspirar a toda una comunidad. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County se enorgullece ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Español, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

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