Q: You are pursuing a career in soil and water science—how did you become interested in agriculture?A: I’m a native of Nepal; our country is vastly agricultural. I am from the district of Dang which is one of Nepal’s most fertile ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture
Join us as we celebrate Water Conservation Month! By Doris Heitzmann, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Manager. April and May are typically the driest months of the year in Central Florida. Making this the perfect time to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
How hot is too hot, and how dry is too dry, for the Earth’s forests? A new study from an international team of researchers found the answers – by looking at decades of dying trees. Just published in the journal “Nature Communications,” ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
FLORIDA – April is Water Conservation Month. A typically dry month in Florida, April is also when consumer water-use is highest in the state. Science tells us that residents often use more water than needed in home landscapes, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterUSDA PREPARING SUPPORT FOR FIRE-AFFECTED COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Florida Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) announces Bay, Liberty, Franklin, Gulf and Calhoun counties have received preliminary authorization ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife![Lee Hayes Byron, Sara Kane, Alia Garrett, Nicole Barber (left to right), in a photo-illustration showcasing women in sarasota county extension sustainability team. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2022/03/2023_Sust_blogCelebWomenOfUFSaraExt_CROP1650x470.png)
Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. In honor of Women’s History Month 2022, we’re celebrating women in sustainability, both internationally ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Nice weather for golfing, tennis, and boating likely means clear skies - great for you but not so much for your veggie plants. Likely your plants are hoping you remember to give them a drink of water. In many places- there is a phrase- April ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & Life
Since it was established in 1978, the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (UF/IFAS CAIP) has been responsible for many innovative discoveries that have positively impacted not just Florida but the whole nation. Based on this success ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Sea grapes: succulent and strong The sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) is a native beach and fore dune plant species. Sea grapes are critical members of coastal communities, particularly on water-facing dunes. Sea grapes require a full sun exposure ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
VERO BEACH, Fla. – For decades, females have been at the forefront of careers in science, technology and mathematics (STEM). They generate scientific breakthroughs and inspire innovation in a variety of careers across the globe. For ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research