GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers have discovered a new invasive ant species in south Florida that can have dire consequences for homeowners and for surrounding ecosystems. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
FUN AND FABULOUS FLORIDA FOSSIL DAY December 9, 2017 - 10am to Noon Collier County Public Library Headquarters - 2385 Orange Blossom Drive - Naples, FL 34109 Did you know that you are walking around on fossils in Naples? Want to know ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Conserving forage for use during times of low forage production is a common practice for beef cattle enterprises. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources
Was your farm impacted by Hurricane Irma? If so, please be welcome at this informational meeting to discuss options available for assistance. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center in Clay County is hosting a disaster assistance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources
This year’s storm season and the fairly persistent east winds have created dangerous rip currents along Florida’s First Coast. The term “rip current” is now used in place of older names like “rip tide” and “runout.” What is a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Plants and animals that live outside of their native ranges as a result of human activity are known as nonnative species. Although not all nonnative species become invasive, those that do have the ability to harm ecology, economy, and human ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
September 22nd's Science magazine contains an editorial titled “Refilling the coral reef glass.” The author is Dr. David Obura, chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Coral Specialist Group. The editorial discusses ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources