UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
At UF/IFAS, we are working on finding solutions for Florida’s citrus growers. This is a summary of one project made possible by state legislative funding for the UF/IFAS Citrus Initiative during the 2018-19 cycle. It documents how we… Read More
Cool temperatures have slowly made their way into North Florida, but this fall planting season has shown anything other than cool temperatures. North Florida has experienced warmer temperatures more than usual the past few months and pests we… Read More
The presence of Mistletoe hung as part of holiday decorations provides the perfect excuse for kissing when partners find their way conveniently or deliberately underneath mistletoe’s leaves and white berries. While it seems that kissing under mistletoe happens… Read More
Excess Moisture Brings Pests Indoors With the abundance of rain we have received this summer and fall, some residents of Indian River County are seeing a surge in household pests along with all that moisture. A few of… Read More
Holiday baking may be a tradition in your family. For years, our family would get together and bake. Those are special memories and I miss spending that time with family. This year we will not get together as… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Many gardeners attempt to make roses a staple flowering shrub in their landscapes. The key to success is selection. Don’t get me wrong – roses can be challenging! However, if well cared for, roses… Read More
2020 has been a year of many changes and challenges due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which unfortunately will continue into our holiday season. To protect our friends, family and community members we must continue following the science-based guidelines… Read More
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Shelby Thomas earned her undergraduate degree in marine sciences in 2017, her master’s degree in interdisciplinary ecology in 2018 and is currently working towards her doctorate in fisheries… Read More
Holidays can bring back memories from years past. Valentine’s Day always made me think of little hand-decorated paper bags in school to collect classmates’ Valentines and a favorite candy, Conversation Hearts. St. Patrick’s Day involved wearing green (or… Read More
The University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences majors prepare students to be involved in careers related to many different aspects of food, something that makes every tailgate complete. CALS majors span from food development and… Read More
