Florida is famously the flattest, lowest elevation state in the country. It’s probably for the best, though—our highly erodible soil combined with frequent rains means most hillsides start washing out as soon as the opportunity arises. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
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
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
Folks with lawns and gardens in the Panhandle must contend with all sorts of pests. Fungus, bacteria, and insects plague our properties constantly, disrupting plant growth, marring aesthetics, and ruining ripening fruit. But, as annoying ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SEEKING NEWLY PLANTED LOBLOLLY PINE SITES IMPACTED BY DROUGHT Do you have newly planted loblolly pine trees and think they may have suffered higher than usual mortality this year? The University of Florida IFAS is investigating ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Have you ever found yourself standing beneath a giant live oak and looking up? Its massive branches stretch across the sky like arms. Silvery strands of Spanish moss move along with the breeze, while clusters of green resurrection fern ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
About this series This month’s Wildlife Watch installment spotlights the nine-banded armadillo. As residential and commercial development expands across Florida, wildlife is adapting to live closer to people and, in some cases, faces ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Acerca de esta serie La entrega de este mes de Descubriendo la Vida Silvestre destaca al armadillo de nueve ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Have you noticed small, cone-shaped snails climbing your plants? We recently found large groups of ghost snails (Bulimulus bonariensis) feeding on marigolds and herbs in a St. Lucie County garden. These snails are becoming more common across ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
A new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) study looked at how multiple varieties of pineapple tolerated different levels of salinity. Lukas Hallman, postdoctoral research associate at the UF/IFAS Indian ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research