4-H is extremely important and valuable
I may have a biased opinion because I am the 4-H Agent in Flagler County and have two children actively involved, so you can say I love 4-H. However, if you have never heard of 4-H you deserve… Read More
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UF/IFAS RCREC Graduate Student Highlight: Dipti Rai
By: Bethany Wight, Biologist UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Dipti Rai grew up in Lalitpur, Nepal, the third largest city located in the south-central part of the Kathmandu Valley. She came from modest beginnings, growing up… Read More
Mineral Supplementation for Livestock
Vitamins and Minerals One critical nutrient that many times gets over looked, or given very little thought to, are vitamins and minerals. While they are often lumped together as a single nutrient we should view them individually and… Read More
What does the Clean Waterways Act mean for Florida’s agricultural producers?
What is the Clean Waterways Act? On June 30, the Clean Waterways Act, Senate Bill (SB) 712, was signed into law. The intention of this act is to aid in water conservation and protect water quality in Florida…. Read More
Weed of the week : Artillery weed
Welcome to Weed Science Wednesday, a weekly series aimed at helping homeowners and horticulture professionals better identify and manage common landscape weeds in Florida. The weed of the week is Artillery weed (Pilea microphylla). Artillery weed is increasingly… Read More
Summer 2020 Internship Q&A
Several College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students completed internships during the summer of 2020. The first student to be highlighted is Hannah Baxter, an undergraduate food and resource economics student. During this summer, Baxter interned at BASF… Read More
CALS Faculty & Staff Nominated for Career Influencer Awards
By Sammie Walker, Manager of Integrated Partnerships – CALS, Career Connections Center The University of Florida Career Influencer Awards celebrates the collaboration and innovation of our partners who have had an exceptional impact on career development and career… Read More
Time to Plant those Fall Vegetables!
Some like it hot! If you grow your own vegetables in Florida you already know that our hot summer nights combined with high humidity is not an ideal situation for growing vegetables. Also, insects seem to thrive in… Read More
Gardens of the World: A Beginning Along a River
A Beginning Along a River Imagine yourself nomadically wandering a desert, constantly searching for your next meal and freshwater, when you suddenly come upon a vibrant river teeming with life. The river’s seasonal ebbs-and-flows formed a landscape prime… Read More
5 Techniques to Reduce Stress
It is only natural to experience stress; however, chronic stress is damaging to our mind and body. You may be able to reduce your exposure to certain stressors; However, it is not possible to eliminate stress in its… Read More