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

by BLOGS.IFAS
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

Mosquitoes All Around

by Samantha Murray
July 18, 2012

Our area has received frequent rains that bring increases in mosquito populations. Local mosquito management offices are literally working overtime to address the many requests for help with reducing biting mosquitoes. As a homeowner, it ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Wildlife

How are the Reefs? You can Help!

by BLOGS.IFAS
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

by BLOGS.IFAS
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

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