There are 46 species of snakes in Florida and only 6 of them are venomous. These creatures play an important role in our Florida ecosystems. One described even eats venomous snakes and is a federally protected threatened species. Read on to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeArticle and Audio Introduction by Les Harrison The world of social media is always abuzz with a variety of topics. This time of year there are many postings on the nearly endless list of blooming flower which are brightening the landscapes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
By Sarah Carey, 352-294-4242, careysk@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The conflict in Syria has caused more than $16 billion in crop and livestock losses and destroyed farming assets, according to a 2017 report from the United Nations’ Food ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
I wrote about feral cats earlier in the year and promised to elaborate on Florida's native cats later. Other cats that visit your yards and neighborhoods may be those native cats such as bobcats and panthers. Often these animals hunt at ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
When people think about pollination, the honey bee immediately comes to mind. But honey bees are not native to the Americas. There are many other native insects that serve as pollinators for 75% of U.S. flowering plant species. These include ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, WildlifeY. Zhuang, UF/IFAS Extension, Marion County, Ocala, FL and A. Marek, UF/IFAS Extension, Marion County, Ocala, FL. Situation: Nearly 1,000 people move to Florida every day. A large portion of them are unaware of the different environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterB.J. Hall-Scharf, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Brooksville, Florida and W.J. Lester, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Brooksville, Florida. Situation: In 2015, Hernando County updated its Noxious Plant Control ordinance to require ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife