Category: Natural Resources

Person seated beside a stereomicroscope in a laboratory workspace, facing the camera. Shelving, labeled containers, laboratory supplies, buckets with marker flags, and scientific equipment are visible throughout the room, with the microscope positioned prominently on the workbench in the foreground.

Intern Profile: Cassidy Dalton’s Journey in Research and Learning

by Joe McQueen
August 4, 2026

Cassidy Dalton, an undergraduate student at the University of Florida studying environmental management, natural resources and agriculture, has spent her summer as an intern at the Hayslip Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biological Control, Intern, Invasive Species, Pasture Mealybug

Exotics vs Native Plants in a Florida Landscape

by Mark Hostetler
August 3, 2026

In Florida and elsewhere, cities are a mixture of exotic and native species. These novel or “recombinant ecosystems” represent unique plant and animal communities that have been purposely or accidentally created by humans. The question posed ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Landscaping, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Wildlife
A collage of five scenes: underwater view, palm trees with skyscrapers, a manatee underwater, a coastal scene, and a natural spring.

Water Wednesday Recap: Understanding Florida Homes

by Yilin
July 31, 2026

Florida's heat and humidity can be challenging, especially for homeowners who are new to the state. During our July Water Wednesday webinar, Understanding Florida Homes: Humidity, Mold, and Energy Use, Lisa Hamilton, UF/IFAS Extension Family ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Energy Efficiency, Florida, Florida Homes, Home Maintenance, Humidity, Mold Prevention, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday
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Growing More with Less: How UF/IFAS Is Helping Agriculture Reduce Fertilizer and Irrigation Use

by Kevin Korus
July 30, 2026

Introduction As Florida's population continues to grow and demand for food increases, farmers face the challenge of producing high-quality crops while protecting the state's valuable natural resources. Water conservation and responsible fertilizer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, Fertilizer, Irrigation, Water
Aerial photograph of Cedar Key, Florida.

Film Screening and Panel Discussion to Explore Hurricane Recovery and Community Resilience in Cedar Key

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
July 27, 2026

Documentary short and community conversation highlight how Florida's coastal communities adapt, recover, and rebuild after repeated storms GAINESVILLE, Fla. (September 1, 2026) – The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bob Graham Center, Bob Graham Center For Public Service, Cedar Key, Coastal Communities, Community Development, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Resilience, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Live Event, Livestream, Nature Coast, News, PIE Center, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Storm Season, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS PIE Center, University Of Florida

UF receives Sea Turtle License Plate Grant to measure value, reach of Florida’s sea turtle volunteers

by Suzette Cook
July 27, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Florida -- The University of Florida has received a $5,000 grant from the Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program to conduct the first comprehensive, statewide study of Florida’s thousands of dedicated sea turtle volunteers. The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Sea Turtle, SFFGS, UF-IFAS, Wildlife

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