The University of Florida Livestock Judging Team were no strangers to excellence and growth. Over the course of the 2025 judging year, team members traveled across the nation to compete in various livestock judging competitions, including areas ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS
Florida is no stranger to introduced species. From green iguanas to Brazilian pepper, many non-native plants and animals have settled into our environment. While some cause little trouble, others can create serious problems for wildlife, home ... READ MORE
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https://youtu.be/_Zk99G5kWr0 Felicitaciones Florida, por fin participaste en el invierno. Después de 8 años de clima relativamente cálido, nos tocó experimentar un frío extremo. Este cambio en el clima afectó nuestra grama (césped), ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
https://youtu.be/ipVx3TOdJ9Y Congratulations Florida, you finally participated in winter. After 8 years of mild weather, we got to experience extreme cold. This weather shift affected our lawns, shrubs, and our crops. Today, we will explore ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Even in Florida, cold weather can damage landscape plants—especially tropical and container-grown ones. A little preparation before a cold night can help protect your plants and save you time and money in the spring. Why Cold Damages Plants Many ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
By hitching horticulture to health care, we can help heal the world while we feed it. Doctors alone cannot reverse the astonishing current state of affairs: Globally, we spend more treating diet-related disease than we do producing food. I ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
A fresh chapter is opening at UF’s Horse Teaching Unit (HTU). The new multipurpose building, scheduled for completion in early 2026, will provide modern living, learning, and working spaces for students and staff right on the Wall Farm property, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, , Work & Life
Winter lawn care tips for St. Lucie County homeowners Each winter, people in St. Lucie County notice their grass growing more slowly or turning brown. This makes many homeowners ask: “Is my lawn dead?” and “Should I add fertilizer to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Opportunities for December 11, 2025 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, currently posted IFAS Extension Agent positions. Please click on the link for further ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
By Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension Agent IV, Broward County FL With food costs increasing upwards, it is best to prioritize handling your leftovers wisely, to prevent food waste this holiday season. Here are 14 tips to consider ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life