Category: Natural Resources

Fairy Shrimp Make Rare Appearance in Wakulla County


July 20, 2012

By: Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby brought much needed rain to Wakulla County and the Big Bend region. Many, but not all, pastures, paddocks and hayfields have absorbed the moisture. Scattered ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Debby, Fairy Shrimp, Fresh Water, Invertebrates, Natural Resources, Rain, Soil, Tropical Storm, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension

Farm Bureau helps UF/IFAS get closer to fundraising goal for new learning center


July 19, 2012

Click here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation received a $50,000 donation Wednesday from the Florida Farm Bureau to help rebuild a ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Austin Cary Forest, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Farm Bureau, Florida Farm Bureau, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jack Payne, John Hoblick, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Tim White, University Of Florida

How are the Reefs? You can Help!


June 29, 2012

We need your help in monitoring and protecting these valuable resources. At the end of your diving or fishing trip please complete a short reef survey. You can also send us pictures and video through the reef comment form (click here). This ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reef Deployment, Artificial Reef Monitoring, Artificial Reefs, Bay County, Fishing, Marine Ecology, Mexico Beach Artificial Reefs, Mexico Beach Reefs, Panama City Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach Reefs, Panama City Reefs

UF researchers find natural product that boosts plant defense against root pests


June 28, 2012

Click here for high resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have discovered a natural compound to battle insect pests that plague gardeners and growers. The compound boosts crops’ resistance ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus, Diaprepes, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Larry Duncan, Nematodes, Pregeijerene, Stelinski, University Of Florida

Resource Stewardship Tips for 2012 Recreational Red Snapper Season


June 7, 2012

By Les Harrison, Wakulla County Extension Director and L. Scott Jackson, Bay County Sea Grant Agent The 40-day 2012 Gulf of Mexico recreational Red Snapper season began June 1, and ends on July 1. Fishermen are preparing to optimize their ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bag Limit, Bay County Extension, Environment, Extension, Fishing, Florida, Fun, Gulf Of Mexico, L. Scott Jackson, Les Harrison, Natural Resources, Red Snapper, Rules, Seasonal, Tips, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension

Tips for 2012 Recreational Red Snapper Season


June 3, 2012

By Scott Jackson UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Bay County Extension Les Harrison UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension The 40-day 2012 recreational red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico begins June 1 and ends July 10. With a bag limit of two snapper ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Tags: Catch And Eat, Catch And Release, Hook Size, Panama City Red Snapper, Recompression, Red Snapper, Red Snapper Fishing Techniques, Red Snapper Regulation, Venting

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