Jay Capasso, Raymond Balaguer, and Luke Harlow Conversations on Soil Health often focus on row-crop practices like cover crops, no-till, and annual rotations. Orchard and perennial systems play by a different set of rules. Because these ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
My first few weeks as Putnam County’s new Rural Community Health Agent have been packed with activity. Some highlights include getting to know my new coworkers, learning about Putnam County, and providing health and nutrition lessons for youth ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Florida's unique climate offers gardeners a rare opportunity to cultivate myriad plants that thrive in warm, humid conditions. Among the botanical wonders that flourish in this environment, tropical vines stand out for their stunning beauty ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Have you ever looked outside at your sunbaked patch of sandy soil in your yard and wondered why keeping turfgrass green fells like a full-time job? In Tampa and unincorporated Hillsborough County, urban development often leaves us with ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
What: Experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are hosting an informational webinar on the invasive pasture ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
There are many producers and gardeners out there playing with plants and creating new varieties through hybridization, breeding, and experimenting with new accessible genetic technologies such as (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
July 13, 2026 Saharan dust, a vast plume of fine particles lifted from the deserts of North Africa, may seem like a distant phenomenon—but it regularly reaches the Florida Keys, shaping the environment and skies in subtle but important ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension
One poorly maintained tree can cause thousands of dollars in damage during a hurricane, leaving homes and neighborhoods devastated. On July 23, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is hosting “Be ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
A new invasive seagrass is spreading in Florida waters, and scientists are asking people to help watch for it. Halophila stipulacea is a small tropical seagrass that was first found in Florida in 2024 in Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne. Since ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Taylor County 4-H recently wrapped up its third annual Camp USA: Celebrating 250 Years of America, and this year's camp held special significance as youth took part in activities and lessons leading up to America's 250th birthday. Throughout ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension