This blog post is a collection of questions that Lara Milligan and myself (Shannon Carnevale) have received about owls common to Florida. These answers may be updated over time, but will be linked to more information where relevant. Q.1. We ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Wayne Smith, a longtime supporter of the University of Florida and professor emeritus, has been awarded the Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist award by the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Michael Dukes, director of the Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, has been named a Fellow by a prestigious national organization. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia, is quite the character in Florida's landscape. This compact bird of prey is Florida's only ground-nesting owl species. Burrowing Owl Identification Burrowing owls are easily identified by their long ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
On June 27th, environmental leaders from leading sporting programs across the country came together for the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit. The event took place at the Golden One Center, the world’s first LEED Platinum sporting venue, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFASOn June 27th, environmental leaders from leading sporting programs across the country came together for the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit. The event took place at the Golden One Center, the world’s first LEED Platinum sporting venue, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS
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Category: Water
This summer, keep your bees' water source from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Best Management Requirements for beekeepers requires that managed honey bee colonies ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
By Ricky Telg GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Data about the safety and health of agricultural, forestry and fisheries workers in Florida is severely outdated, according to the director of a newly formed agricultural health and safety center, and is ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching