A lot of growers I've talked to this spring said April felt drier than anything they could remember in recent years. I pulled the past 14 months of data from the FAWN station at Jay, and the numbers confirm what folks were feeling in the field. Last ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Hello, Santa Rosa County. I'm Matheus "Matt" Pinhal, and I'm honored to be your new Agricultural Extension Agent with UF/IFAS. Originally from Brazil, I earned my bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering before coming to the United States ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Irrigation is quite a controversial topic in horticulture. Far too often, clients come into the office with grass struggling or detrimental fungal concerns in their gardens. The “go to” conversation concerns the cultural practices being ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
You’re probably reading about a new application of artificial intelligence (AI) nearly every time you check your AI-driven news feed. Previously underutilized mountains of data can fuel AI algorithms. Our agriculture and natural resources ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Greenhouses can be used to extend the growing season and to just grow unique plants year-round. While we usually think of greenhouses as growing structures that increase air temperature, they can also keep plants cooler during warmer months. ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Opportunities 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 details. These positions ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
The challenge with iguanas has been, without a doubt, the toughest part of working on this food forest. At times, it felt like they made my life almost impossible. But somewhere along the way, a different mindset was necessary. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Some things just aren't as they seem. This statement is true in almost every aspect of life. This is especially true when it comes to identifying insects. Recently, a client brought in some river birch leaves infested with insects she ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Each spring, Earth Day saves as an international reminder about the importance of environmental conservation, which includes preserving rural lands and promoting thoughtful growth. Here in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, ... READ MORE
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Whether he’s submitting daily bird sightings on a citizen science website without missing a beat or racing the clock during a 24-hour biodiversity blitz, University of Florida scientist Corey Callaghan brings a distinct intensity to both ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife, Work & Life