If you scroll through social media this week, you might think Florida already has a brand new state bird. A lot of posts say the flamingo has officially taken the crown. But hold on. That is not true, yet! So, the northern mockingbird is still ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
In Florida's sunshine and heat, every drop of water counts, especially during our dry spring months. That is why Hillsborough County has recognized April as Water Conservation Month since 2013, reminding residents that sustainable landscaping ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Pollinators: Growing a Garden with a Purpose Join us as we share real stories from local gardeners transforming their yards into Florida-Friendly Landscaping for pollinators. Discover practical tips, successes, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
SPRING BRINGS A BOUNTY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITES Is there money available to help landowners plant trees? And how! See several opportunities below from the Longleaf Alliance and Florida Forest Service via the Future Forests and RESTORE ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Los profesionales del césped podrán tener un primer vistazo al futuro del control de malezas y la sostenibilidad ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Turf professionals will get a first look at the future of weed control and sustainable turf when the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) unveils new research and pioneering technologies at the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Events, Lawn, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
André Brébion’s commitment to conservation has shaped the entirety of his academic and professional journey. His early experiences as a field researcher at St. Edward’s University and the University of North Florida informed a central ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Natural Resources
Optimizing Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Tomato Production in North Florida By Laura Jalpa, Rao S. Mylavarapu; George Hochmuth, Yuncong Li, Bala Rathinasabapathi (Revision Author) Tomato is a vital commercial crop in north Florida, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Water
Florida-grown lychee trees offer a taste of the tropics for home growers. Their berries deliver a sweet, rose-scented fruit with vitamin C-rich pulp and a vibrant color and flavor to fruit cups, cakes, mocktails, ice cream blends ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching