Category: Natural Resources
What Is Happening With the Proposal for the Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) Insect Release?
February 16, 2021
Currently, a proposal developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Pests, Pathogens, and Biocontrol Permits (PPBP) is being reviewed to issue ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #ufbugs, Beekeeping, Bees, Biological Control, Bug, Entomology, Honey Bee, Honeybee, Insects, Invasive, PolliNATION, UF-IFAS, UFHoneyBee, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension
Six Rivers “Dirty Dozen” Invasive Species of the Month – Chinese Tallow
February 16, 2021
Six Rivers “Dirty Dozen” Invasive Species Chinese Tallow (popcorn tree) (Triadica sebifera) Define Invasive Species: must have all of the following – Is non-native to the area, in our case northwest Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Chinese Tallow, Invasive Plants, Six Rivers Dirty Dozen
Dr. Cecil Jennings: Biologist, Professor, & VP of American Fisheries Society
February 15, 2021
Name: Dr. Cecil Jennings Program: PhD in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, 1990 Advisor: Dr. Wiley Kitchens Dr. Cecil Jennings has an impressive 32+ year career as a fisheries biologist. Prior to attending UF for his ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, WaterTags: Alumni, Alumni Stories, American Fisheries Society, FAS, Students
Friends Groups offer continued learning for Florida Master Naturalists
February 15, 2021
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. By Holly Abeels & Katherine Clements Are you a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Pgm_EcoNR
Increasing Soil Health in North Florida
February 15, 2021
Introduction: In the soil science world, soil health is a term synonymous with soil quality. The health or quality of a soil is often related to its soil organic matter (SOM) content. Soil organic matter is made up of plant residue, animal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Stand Up and Holler for UF/IFAS
February 15, 2021
Support the UF/IFAS programs you love on Gator Nation Giving Day! On February 18, 2021, Gators everywhere will “Stand Up and Holler” by making a gift to the UF program that means the most to them. Support from alumni and friends on Gator ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: #AllForTheGators, Gator Nation Giving Day, Stand Up And Holler, UF Giving Day, UF-IFAS