Sustainable and efficient water management constitutes one of the greatest 21st century challenges that agricultural sector has to face. Population growth and increasing food demand have driven the agricultural sector to expand the use of water ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Lloyd Singleton, Extension Agent II In the 1967 classic film, “The Graduate”, a conversation between young Ben and Mr. McGuire goes like this: “I want to say one word to you. Just one word.” “Yes, sir.” “Are you listening?” ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
In the late 1980’s a few exotic lionfish were found off the coast of Dania Florida. I do not think anyone foresaw the impact this was going to have. Producing tens of thousands of drifting eggs per female each week, they began to disperse ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
After a hurricane there is usually debris, limbs, trees fallen and other property damage. Homeowners can be seriously injured while doing their own tree work. It is always a good idea to consult a professional before taking on major restoration ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Now that Hurricane Irma has wreaked havoc and destruction, residents may be wondering what to do first. Angela Lindsey, the UF/IFAS Extension representative for the Extension Disaster Education Network, offers ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Hurricane Irma has done her worst, and now residents are left to pick up the pieces. But, help is available if residents act quickly, said Gene McAvoy, University of Florida IFAS Extension Hendry County director. “While ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
NCBS Intern Report by: Will Wolfson, Intern with UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge Creating Self-Guided Paddle Guides for Fishing in the Nature Coast In the summer of 2017, I was hired ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationSure, you have to worry about your home during Hurricane Irma, wondering if the roof will suffer damage, or the siding will be ripped off. But imagine worrying about 1,298 buildings during the storm? That job falls to Jeanna Mastrodicasa, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching