Jay Capasso (UF/IFAS NFREC - Suwannee Valley) and Wes Porter (UGA Crop and Soil Sciences Department) Peanut harvest season has begun in North Florida which raises the question: when should you terminate irrigation in peanuts? Unlike corn, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Read the latest Wildlife Ecology and Conservation publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Read the latest publications from FFGS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences/Florida Sea Grant for August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Read the latest Entomology and Nematology publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest contributions ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
FALL IS TIME TO TREAT COGONGRASS Cool mornings are a reminder that fall approaches and it's time to treat one of our worst invasive plants. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a warm-season perennial grass species found throughout tropical ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
For many people, a salt marsh is something to endure on the way to the coast: an inexplicably large expanse of mud and grass that one tends to accelerate through in the rush to arrive at the good stuff: dunes, waves, dolphins, sea turtles, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation
This form of renewable energy has been used for decades. Water at higher elevations flows towards the sea. Placing a hydroelectric dam on such a waterway the flowing water can turn the turbines and generate electricity. It is the number ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources![screen grab from video showcasing "walls by me," a member of sarasota county extension's green business partnership. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2025/09/2025_Waste_screengrabGBPShowcaseWallsByMe02_CROP1650x470-1.png)
Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future, with the launch of its Green Business Partnership "Partner Showcase" video series. The goal is to highlight and promote local businesses dedicated to environmental practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) encourages homeowners and communities to use research-based practices that conserve water, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources. These nine principles are often applied to traditional residential ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Hurricane season is part of life in Florida, but the damage isn’t limited to roofs and windows. Trees, lawns and landscapes also can take a major hit that may lead to costly repairs. After hurricanes Milton and Helene in 2024, residential ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life