UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Article by Kaydie McCormick, Residential Horticulture Agent & Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator and amazing arthropods identifier at the UF/IFAS Extension in Seminole County. Amazing Arthropods of Florida During July I had a chance to take off my usual… Read More
An invasive plant is a nonnative plant that spreads rapidly and can cause harm to the environment, economy, and human health. Unlike native plants, nonnative plants are not originally from this area. Without proper management, invasive plants can… Read More
Management practices for your apiary in August: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management and is not comprehensive. Additional resources: Tools for Varroa Management Varroa Sampling Methods (video) Foulbrood in Honey Bee Colonies Originally published August 2017. Revised and republished… Read More
University of Florida officials recognized a team of research scientists with a High Impact Research Publication award for an article published in the May 2018 edition of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, an international scholarly science journal. The publication,… Read More
Written by 2019 Summer Intern Sarah Tevlin, with hosts Carrie Adams and Stephanie Verhulst with UF IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department. A Study in Splinters. This summer, I had the honor of working with the Carrie Adams Restoration and… Read More
By Curt Preisser and Erika Bingham Special for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Sarasota County resident Erika Brigham began promoting renewable energy in the early 1970’s. She trained to become an architect at the Boston Architectural Center, a training… Read More
By Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension – Osceola County Recycling is a really simple way to reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills. However, depending on where you are and who provides your… Read More
Bivalves are mollusks that have a two-part hinged shell which hides the soft-bodied animal inside. Clams, oysters, scallops and mussels are all considered bivalves. Let’s take a closer look at a couple. Bay Scallop Bay scallops (Argopecten irradians)… Read More
Are you in a bit of a rush to get into the groove on preparing for a pesticide applicator exam? Good deal! UF/IFAS Extension Polk County may be able to help you speed it along with fast access… Read More
Experienced beekeepers, aspiring novices and people simply curious about honey bees will all find plenty of sweet educational opportunities at the 2019 University of Florida Bee College, coming August 5-6 and 8-9. Bee College is Florida’s premier beekeeping… Read More
