My Recent Discovery of an Ancient Crop I tried persimmons for the first time this fall and became an instant superfan. The lack of distinct seasons in Florida is a little strange for me, even after living here for four years. Persimmons help ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS
Silage Corn in North Florida In North Florida, silage corn is an essential crop for supporting the region’s dairy and livestock farms. It provides a high-energy, nutrient-dense feed that’s especially important for maintaining healthy, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture,
A pollinator hotel is a simple way to help native bees and wasps by giving them a safe place to nest and spend the winter. These beneficial insects are vital for pollinating crops and wild plants, yet their numbers are declining due to habitat ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS,
The Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program provides technical and financial resources for growers nationwide, including here in Martin County. A few years ago, I was able to meet a couple of producers who made good use ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Payments for Ecosystem Services in Florida’s Landscape: Concepts and Principles Youmin Li, Weizhe Weng, Jared Gars, Michael T. Olexa, Suzanne Thornsbury. This publication is the first article of a series titled Payments for Ecosystem ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Culicoides paraensis, (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Vector of Oropouche Virus Nathan Burkett-Cadena. This publication provides an in-depth profile of Culicoides paraensis Goeldi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). These biting midges, sometimes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
NaviGATORing the Skies: Legal Aspects of UAV Operations at the University of Florida and Beyond Todd Bates, Alexander Nunez, Sergio Gonzalez, and Hartwig H. Hochmair Technological advances, better affordability, and improved efficiency have ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
When we think of fall fruit, often we think about apples, pumpkins, and cranberries This year why not add persimmons to the list. Fall is when their ripening, orange fruits are very noticeable. Not only are they available in the produce section, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension