Category: Conservation
What Is Happening With the Proposal for the Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) Insect Release?
February 16, 2021
Currently, a proposal developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Pests, Pathogens, and Biocontrol Permits (PPBP) is being reviewed to issue ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #ufbugs, Beekeeping, Bees, Biological Control, Bug, Entomology, Honey Bee, Honeybee, Insects, Invasive, PolliNATION, UF-IFAS, UFHoneyBee, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension
Dr. Cecil Jennings: Biologist, Professor, & VP of American Fisheries Society
February 15, 2021
Name: Dr. Cecil Jennings Program: PhD in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, 1990 Advisor: Dr. Wiley Kitchens Dr. Cecil Jennings has an impressive 32+ year career as a fisheries biologist. Prior to attending UF for his ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, WaterTags: Alumni, Alumni Stories, American Fisheries Society, FAS, Students
Increasing Soil Health in North Florida
February 15, 2021
Introduction: In the soil science world, soil health is a term synonymous with soil quality. The health or quality of a soil is often related to its soil organic matter (SOM) content. Soil organic matter is made up of plant residue, animal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterIncreasing Soil Health in North Florida
February 15, 2021
Introduction: In the soil science world, soil health is a term synonymous with soil quality. The health or quality of a soil is often related to its soil organic matter (SOM) content. Soil organic matter is made up of plant residue, animal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterFlorida Land Steward Update, February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS MR. JIM STRICKLAND: 2021 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD OF THE YEAR A lifelong resident of Manatee County and sixth generation Floridian with over six decades of ranching experience, Mr. Jim Strickland has developed a strong land ethic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Florida Land Steward Update, February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS MR. JIM STRICKLAND: 2021 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD OF THE YEAR A lifelong resident of Manatee County and sixth generation Floridian with over six decades of ranching experience, Mr. Jim Strickland has developed a strong land ethic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Dicamba Stewardship Training
February 12, 2021
Dicamba use in cotton and soybean has been reapproved by the EPA and 4 products have received a 5-year registration. As part of the registration the EPA has required that ALL people handling or applying (anybody touching this pesticide at all) ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Brett Bultemeier, Dicamba, Dicamba Stewardship Training, EPA, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Stewardship
Become an “Energy Coach” to Help Those in Need
February 9, 2021
Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in Sarasota County? Our goal is to make Sarasota a more equitable and sustainable place, but we need your help! Become a Sarasota County Energy ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Money Matters, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Energy, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability, Training, Ufsarasotaext, Upgrade, Volunteer