October is an important month for butterflies. The monarchs are making their epic migration towards Mexico, gracing us with their presence as they stop to feed on saltbush or milkweed plants along the coast. But our homegrown orange-and-black ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
While the University of Florida and the University of Georgia may be rivals on the football field, both land-grant universities share a commitment to growing future leaders in agriculture and natural resources. There is a lot of “cross-pollination” ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Cattle producers are always looking to add value to their cattle operation through marketing strategies. However, there are several ways to add value through basic management practices, although applying these practices do not always guarantee ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
The quick answer… No So, why write this? For two reasons… To let everyone know how the battle against this invasive plant in the panhandle is going To encourage everyone along the coast to keep searching, reporting, ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Air potato vine, like the villainous Queen of Hearts, strangles everything in its wake in smothering hearts. It is this week's invasive halloweed. First introduced to the Americas in 1905, air potato quickly became considered ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
Hydroponics is a great way to save water, produce food, and be more environmentally friendly. With all the information on the internet about hydroponics, it can seem a little daunting. Learn three simple setups that can get you started growing ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Introduction The bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) was once a common bivalve in the lower portion of Pensacola Bay. Found in the thick grassbeds of Big Lagoon and Santa Rosa Sound, it provided both a recreational and commercial fishery ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Struvite is a crystallized compound made from the byproduct of wastewater treatment plants. It includes phosphorus and nitrogen, two ingredients that are key to plant growth and used in other fertilizer sources. A new University ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Research
Whether you’re environmentally conscious or your attendees expect you to reduce your carbon footprint, knowing how to plan a sustainable event is a needed skill in today’s world. With so many things to consider when you organize an event ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Update: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 In about one weeks' time, the North Biscayne Bay fish kill event is now over. The collective response efforts of the multiple organizations listed below in the original post revealed the consistently higher ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife