Category: Natural Resources
Diving into Discovery: A CALS student’s research journey in the Galápagos
November 3, 2025
For marine sciences senior Melanie Gonzales getting to the Galápagos Islands was an adventure all its own. After nearly 30 hours of travel, multiple flights and layovers, and plenty of coffee along the way, Gonzales got to check off one of ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, WaterTags: CALS Student, Undergraduate Research, VP Promise
What’s New on Ask IFAS: Plant Pathology (Sept.–Oct.)
November 3, 2025
Leaf Rust Disease of Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida By Philip F. Harmon, Christ Mane Belizaire, and Douglas A. Phillips Leaf rust is an important disease of southern highbush blueberries (SHB) in Florida and can be particularly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Blueberry, Department Of Plant Pathology, Department Of Soil And Water Sciences, Fungi, Soil Health
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County 2025 Farm City Week Agricultural Tour: Keeping Agriculture Alive in 2025.
October 31, 2025
The 34th Annual Farm City Week Agricultural Tour in Manatee County is a fun-filled, day-long, chartered bus tour that will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Attendees will get a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: AP Bell, ManateeFarms, Orban's, WestCoastTomato
November at the UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Office
October 31, 2025
By Wayne Hobbs, Interim County Extension Director and Environmental Horticulture Agent November is a month of thanks and all of us at the UF/IFAS Extension Clay County office are thankful for all of you who interact with us throughout the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, Clay County, Clay County 4-H, Finance, Florida, Gardening, Healthy Eating, Homebuyer, Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, Yoga
Florida Land Steward Update, October 31, 2025
October 31, 2025
THE FALL-WINTER 2025 ISSUE OF THE QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: European Union Deforestation Regulation: What Landowners Need to Know, Florida Association of Consulting Foresters Corner: Longleaf ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, WildlifeTags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Wildlife
IPCs: ¡Yes! But Properly Maintained
October 30, 2025
In the ongoing battle against Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening, Individual Protective Covers (IPCs) may be a powerful tool for Florida citrus growers. These mesh covers, designed to exclude (keep outside) the Asian citrus ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, , WaterTags: Agriculture, Asian Citrus Psyllid, Citrus Protection, Florida Citrus, Integrated Pest Management
ex•plore: Your Adventure Guide to Sarasota County
October 30, 2025
Are you looking to find more ways for you and your family to ex•plore all Sarasota County has to offer? From award-winning beaches to natural areas and trails, from mangrove tunnels to fishing holes, birding sites, gardens and more, Sarasota ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & LifeTags: Events, Explore, Family, Family Friendly, Hiking, Outdoors, Pgm_Water
Whispering of the Pines
October 30, 2025
The Unexpected Pine Decline While most of us have moved on from the 2024 hurricane season, many of our trees are only now beginning to reveal the true extent of the damage they endured. Wind can shake trees violently, twisting and breaking ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesTags: Dead Pines, Pines, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension
Pensacola Bay Invasive Species Summer Survey 2025
October 30, 2025
Each year Florida Sea Grant conducts a summer survey of selected invasive species of concern in the coastal area of Pensacola Bay. Below are the results of the 2025 survey. Beach vitex Beach vitex is an invasive vine that ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Invasive Species, Pensacola Bay