Category: Natural Resources

UF/IFAS milestone study unlocks arsenal of control methods against invasive thrips parvispinus

by Lourdes Mederos
January 12, 2024

The invasive thrips parvispinus is a tiny, elusive insect that has spread across Florida with a growing appetite for a variety of fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops. Since it first emerged in a Central Florida greenhouse in 2020, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Acarology, Alexandra Revynthi, Dade County Agri Council, Dade County Farm Bureau, Daniel Carrillo, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, FNGLA, Growers And Landscape Association, Invasive Species, National Horticulture Foundation, Thrips Parvispinus, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, USDA-ARS

4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline

by Gus Koerner
January 11, 2024

In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Disaster, Hunting, Knife, Knives, Safety, Shooting Sports, Youth Development

2024 New Year 30% Enrollment Discount for the Online Forest Landowner Academy

by Chris Demers
January 11, 2024

Use the promotion code and enroll by February 29, 2024! Take advantage of this limited time 30% promotional discount to enroll in this self-paced online course. Use promotion code: SWDXWF Are you new to forestry and land management? Need ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forestry, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences
Dr. Gerrit Hoogenboom

Dr. Gerrit Hoogenboom: Empowering Developing Nations with Agricultural Models

by Alejandro Sanchez
January 11, 2024

Welcome to the second entry of our GFSI Faculty Global Impact blog post series. In this edition, we highlight the work of Dr. Gerrit Hoogenboom, leader of the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) initiative. In his words, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Agrimodels, DSSAT, GFSI Faculty, Global Food Systems Institute, Hoogenboom

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