Category: Water

Rows of peanut plants at the North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley

Register Now for the 2026 FL-AGSOIL Conference

by Mike Loizzo
January 19, 2026

Florida’s agricultural community is invited to attend the Florida Agronomy and Soil Initiative and Learning (FL-AGSOIL) Conference. It takes place February 19–20, 2026, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center–Suwannee ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: BMP, Corn, Cotton, FL-AGSOIL, Florida Agronomy And Soil Initiative And Learning Conference, Irrigation, Lakesh Sharma, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management Program, Phosphorus, Soil Fertility, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water Quality

Florida Land Steward Update, January 16, 2026

by Chris Demers
January 16, 2026

FLORIDA ARBOR DAY: JANUARY 16, 2026 Arbor Day is a national reminder of the ecological, economic, and social value of trees. In Florida, Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Friday in January. To celebrate Florida Arbor Day this year, The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2026 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Arbor Day, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm
A spiny lobster shelters amid corals in a solution hole.

Grouper Gobble Unsuspecting Small Spiny Lobsters in Ecological Oddity

by Wes Wolfe
January 14, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sometimes it doesn’t pay to trust your instincts. That’s one of the lessons learned by researchers as they witnessed small, juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters make their way to areas that would be advantageous if ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Natural Resource Conservation, Natural Resources, News, Red Grouper, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, SFFGS, Spiny Lobster, UF-IFAS, Wildlife

Stormwater Story Stroll

by Dr. Megan Moore
January 12, 2026

Welcome to the Stormwater Story Stroll page. Here, you will be able to learn more about Stormwater pollution sources and solutions you can adopt to help keep our waterways clean! This page is based on our Stormwater Story Stroll project. The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Aquatic, Community, Education, Florida Sea Grant, Interactive Walk, Pollution, Stormwater, Story Walk, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Florida Land Steward Update, January 9, 2026

by Chris Demers
January 9, 2026

RURAL AND FAMILY LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN Apply by January 23, 2026 The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) is an agricultural land preservation program designed to protect important agricultural lands ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2026 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm
Sprinkler heads of a linear irrigation system irrigating crops at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak, Florida.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural and Biological Engineering (Nov.–Dec.)

by Amanda Quintos
January 8, 2026

Agricultural Applications of Spraying Drones Wenhao Liu and Yiannis Ampatzidis. This publication explores the multifaceted applications of spraying drones in agriculture, emphasizing their advantages over traditional methods in terms of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cost-share Programs, Drones, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Soil Moisture Sensors, UAV
Mangroves.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (Nov.–Dec.)

by Gillian McGuire
January 8, 2026

New Publication Involving Soil Resource Management Four Conservation Agricultural Practices to Manage Organic Soil Loss By Noel Manirakiza, Suraj Melkani, Xue Bai, Yang Lin, and Jehangir H. Bhadha. This factsheet highlights four common ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Field Management, Quality, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water Conservation, Water Management
Dr. Pratap Devkota (middle, grey shirt), Weed Science, and research team operating a drone.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: UF/IFAS Gulf Coast REC (Nov.–Dec.)

by Amanda Quintos
January 8, 2026

Selected UAV Options for Agricultural Imaging and Mapping Applications under Florida’s UAS Regulations Liyike Ji, Xu Wang, and Wael Elwakil. Florida governmental agencies must utilize drones only from approved manufacturers meeting the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Water
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Drones, Environmental Horticulture Department, Foliar Leaf Spots, Fungicide, Nitrogen, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Tampa Bay, UAV, Viburnum, Water
various water features in Florida

New Year’s Resolutions for Private Well Owners

by Yilin
January 7, 2026

A new year is a natural time to reflect, reset, and commit to healthier habits. For Floridians who rely on private wells for drinking water, the new year is also a great opportunity to recommit to protecting household water quality. Unlike ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Water
Tags: Drinkign Water Safety, Florida Well Owner Network, Florida Well Owners, FWON, Groundwater, Private Wells, UF/IFAS Extension, Well Maintenance, Well Water Testing

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