NCBS Intern Report by Cher Nicholson, Intern with UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station's Dr. Savanna Barry, Brittany Scharf and Josh Patterson Did you kayak to work this week? On a special day during my summer internship with ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
NCBS Intern Report by Margaret Long and Rebecca Rash, Interns with UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge During winter, the Gulf of Mexico temperatures can drop below 68 degrees, sending manatees ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Southwest Florida, no doubt, has an algae problem. Actually it has more than one algae problem. The major culprits at the moment are Karenia brevis (the Florida red tide) along our coast and a couple species of Microcystis in the Caloosahatchee ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Water is one of Florida’s crucial natural resources. Florida Senate Bill 522 protects the state’s natural resource for current and future use. Some of the topics covered in the bill are springs, wetlands, and water supply. Although the bill ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Be proactive...prepare your landscape for hurricanes. Did you know hurricane season in Florida begins May 15 and ends November 30? That's over half of the year so it's time to get busy. Here is a list of a few things to put on your to-do-list ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied in Orange County from June 1 through September 30, unless the commercial applicator is GI-BMP certified or has the Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator license. Commercial applicators ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water
We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2018 Water-Wise Landscape Program and helped make it a success! The Manatee County Water-Wise Landscape Awards, sponsored by Manatee County Utilities - Water ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Water
The news these days seem to be all about the current heat wave in the United States. Even in places like Ireland, which usually sees average temperatures this time of year around 64-68°F (17-20°C), they’ve had high temperatures reaching ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Agricultural producers in the area have hit the ground running when it comes to implementing strategies that will help reduce water withdrawal from our aquifer. Soil moisture sensors are one of the most popular precision tools that have been ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
With all this rain comes the buzzing of mosquitoes around you and your animals. Here are a few things to know about minimizing mosquitoes on your farm: Farmers and ranchers can tolerate mosquitoes with a hand slap or the use of mosquito repellent, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Water