The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Indian River Research and Education Center’s (IRREC) aquaculture laboratory, directed by Dr. Cortney Ohs, has received a rare species of fish to try to culture at ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Cockroach infestations affect millions of U.S. households, particularly those who live in multi-family residential buildings, who made up nearly 70% of rental units in 2023. A national study, led by researchers from the University of Florida, ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
One of the larger concerns within the Pensacola Bay community is the number of health advisories issued in our local waterways. For most of the bay area where people swim, health advisories are not as big of an issue. But they can be in ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Invasive pasture mealybug has been detected in 15 Florida counties and can rapidly kill pasture grasses, hayfields and sugarcane, causing severe crop losses. UF/IFAS scientists are studying the newly arrived pest, while emergency approval ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchInvasive pasture mealybug has been detected in 15 Florida counties and can rapidly kill pasture grasses, hayfields and sugarcane, causing severe crop losses. UF/IFAS scientists are studying the newly arrived pest, while emergency approval ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Operation TRAP’s (Trash Reduction for Aquatic Preserves) mission is to partner with local government and state Aquatic Preserve systems to intercept litter at the source and reduce the amount of marine debris entering Florida’s coastal waterways. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Water lilies so captivated the attention of French impressionist painter Claude Monet that he created over 250 paintings featuring them. Their beauty is quite striking—we are not accustomed to seeing flowers blooming on the water’s surface, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Los árboles son vitales para todos los espacios urbanos, no solo por su capacidad de proveer oxígeno sino también por otros beneficios que brindan como ayudar a regular la temperatura, proteger el suelo y frenar la erosión, resguardar animales ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources
As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, we have an opportunity to honor our nation’s history and the plants and wildlife that symbolize our shared heritage. As Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, we know that every garden can become ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded one million dollars to support a UF Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) project in the Gulf of America that will leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning tools ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, Water