Brazilian pepper tree, also known as the Christmas berry or Florida holly, is not as jolly as it may appear. Don’t be fooled by its appearance or nicknames—this tree is an invasive exotic plant. Invasive plants do not originate from their ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Application Deadline is Dec. 21 Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until Dec. 21 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources
Approximately 12 volunteers and 10 community partners joined together at Se7en Wetlands Park to inventory the area's plants, insects, and wildlife on Thursday, November 15, 2018 during the park's first ever BioBlitz event. Participants used ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
The Impact of 4-H Youth 4-H began because adults within the farming community were not educated regarding new agricultural development in the late 1800’s. In fact, many farmers did not want to accept or attempt using new agricultural developmental ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Invasive Species
Invasive Plants Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) Brazilian Pepper-tree Control Control of Hard to Manage Weeds Environmental Contractors Got Invasive? Get Help! Herbicide Control of Woody Plants Herbicides ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species
TAVARES, Fla. – When growers in central Florida need help with an alternative crop to citrus, they turn to Juanita Popenoe. The University of Florida IFAS Extension agent spends her days helping farmers who are looking for options to diversify ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month recognized during September 15 through October 15, CALS is showcasing its students, faculty, and alumni who research topics of importance to Latin America. The UF/IFAS wildlife ecology and conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
By Kim Scotto GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences doctoral student, who is passionate about solving problems in forest health on a global scale, will spend three months as an intern with ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
What is Residential Landscape Ecology? Recently, I watched what I believe to be a red-shouldered hawk dive into a tree, catch a squirrel, and fly away with another hawk to enjoy their meal. Witnessing this event was amazing. We see these ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife