Cattle ranchers and cattle industry professionals are invited to join us at the 2026 Florida Beef Cattle Short Course, in Gainesville, Florida. The Short Course celebrates a milestone with its 75th birthday. The partnership that was formed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock
As our region grows, we observe impacts of climate change such as an increase in days with extreme heat conditions, number and intensity of storms and hurricanes, and water shortages. This brings to light how important our actions are in response ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their 2026 Spring Plant Sale 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the temporary Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton ... READ MORE
Category: Events
CALLING ALL FLORIDA CATTLE PRODUCERS! Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Florida Producer Educational Tour to Amarillo, Texas! This tour is hosted by UF/IFAS Extension with the support of the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Families equipped with nets traipsed through the woods with an entomologist in search of bugs. Kids learned how to cast with fishing poles. The cornhole game was adjacent to enormous drones used by top geomatics scientists. Winners of the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife, Work & Life
One of the Natural Area Training Academy’s (NATA’s) core courses, “Managing for Diversity Across Florida’s Unique Landscapes,” just concluded. We discussed non-native and invasive plants, which brought up several questions regarding ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Construction is underway for two new Agricultural Inspection Stations in Jackson County. One on Highway 231, at the Alabama border, and one on Highway 2, at the Georgia border. Agricultural Law Enforcement Officers have been hired and have ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
The University of Florida/IFAS and the PSC Milton campus will host the Spring Festival of Flowers 9 am to 4 pm this Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12, 2026. Highlights include a variety of plants, flowers, herbs, garden supplies, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Gainesville’s inaugural TreeQuest brought out over 90 individuals and groups to participate in a local tree scavenger hunt. The event took place in three public parks and the University of Florida’s main campus, with participants ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will host the 2026 NFREC Beef and Forage Field Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, near Marianna. The event will ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension