Join us for a fun filled week July 27-29 for the Growing Together: Southeastern 4-H Ag Xperience. During the week, students will tour different facilities and operations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to get a behind the scenes look of our ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Invasive pasture mealybug has been detected in 15 Florida counties and can rapidly kill pasture grasses, hayfields and sugarcane, causing severe crop losses. UF/IFAS scientists are studying the newly arrived pest, while emergency approval ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Operation TRAP’s (Trash Reduction for Aquatic Preserves) mission is to partner with local government and state Aquatic Preserve systems to intercept litter at the source and reduce the amount of marine debris entering Florida’s coastal waterways. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Sometimes Positive Changes Start With One Good Idea and the Courage to Try It Community adults are invited to share skills, lead clubs, support events and build positive youth-adult partnerships In Wakulla County, a volunteer can be the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
With temperatures soaring and the heat index in the triple digits, it’s time to make sure you are staying hydrated. Water is the best choice for hydration, while you also can get fluids from milk, fruits, and vegetables. How much water ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Beef Cow Slaughter & Culling Rate Beef cow slaughter is one of many metrics used to gauge expansion efforts. When beef cow slaughter starts decreasing, we assume efforts are being made to stabilize the herd by not culling as hard. So far ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, we have an opportunity to honor our nation’s history and the plants and wildlife that symbolize our shared heritage. As Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, we know that every garden can become ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Hummus has become a favorite snack and spread in many American households, and for good reason. Traditional hummus is made by blending cooked chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) with tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, garlic, olive ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Marcelo Wallau and Hannah Baker What does it take to be a top rancher? That is what we are set up to find out! For the past five years, the University of Florida/IFAS Forage and Livestock Extension teams have been challenging the attendees ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The Mediterranean Diet (the Med Way) is a long-standing, recommended approach for balanced eating that supports optimal health and chronic disease risk reduction. A key focus for the Med Way is choosing whole-food sources and expanding protein ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life