UF entomologists warn that several new species of cockroaches may one day become common in Florida and the rest of the southern U.S. As if Floridians aren’t bugged enough by roaches, a growing interest among reptile enthusiasts to farm ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeVestina F. Crayton, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability Replacing or updating your floors is a big investment. There are many functional and attractive flooring materials available. Before you purchase, consider selecting ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeBy: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Source: James Kimbrough - jamesk@ufl.edu, (352) 392-2158 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- You can't tell a storm's spit by its punch, the old maxim goes. Florida is used to stronger weather systems than August's tropical ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster PreparationBy: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Source: Lonnie Ingram - ingram@ufl.edu View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- In the last two years, the price of gasoline in the U.S. has doubled - leaving the nation scrambling for ways to meet fuel needs. With ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS, Work & LifeMary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Agent One of our favorite beverages – coffee - can provide another opportunity to support sustainability or go green. “Fair trade” is an organized and market-based ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeBy: Tom Nordlie - (352) 273-3567 Sources: Jim Jones - jimj@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1864 x289 Tim Martin - tamartin@ufl.edu, (352) 846-0866 Mark McLellan - mrm1@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1784 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Two new grants will enable ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeBy: Tom Nordlie - (352) 273-3567 Sources: Michael Gutter - msgutter@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1945 x228 Nayda Torres - nitorres@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1778 x221 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- To help families struggling to make ends meet, the University ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeThe University of Florida has a comprehensive "what to do" guide to help you prepare and deal with disasters. With Ike breathing down our necks, this is a good time for sound advice and guidance on what to do to protect yourself, your family, ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeWith T.S. Fay making its way through the state, wanted to make sure everyone is aware that under the new Supplemental Agriculture Disaster Programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill, producers must have crop insurance or non-insured crop disaster ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tropical Storm Fay has just passed through the Florida Keys. It was mostly a rain event but in some areas there were lightning strikes, 50 mph winds and standing water. With that happening trees had the potential of being struck by lightning ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation