Tag: flood
Hurricane Helene: Florida agricultural production losses top $40M, UF economists estimate
November 19, 2024
The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program rapidly assesses the impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Helene is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, LivestockTags: Agriculture, Debby, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Flood, Flooding, Growers, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene, IFAS, Impact, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Irrigation, Losses, Megan Winslow, Milton, Perry, Power Outage, Preliminary Report, Producers, Rain, Research, Siesta Key, Storm, Survey, Tornado, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wind, Xiaohui Qiao
Flood Recovery for Edible Gardens
October 16, 2024
Our communities are resilient, and so is nature. With hurricane season in full swing and storms bringing wind and flooding across the state, let’s discuss necessary steps we must take to rebuild beautiful gardens safely following a flood. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & VegetablesTags: Edible, Featured Hot Topic, Flood, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Garden Recovery, Hurricane, Kaleena Davis, Saltwater Flooding, Soil Health
Media Alert: Florida agricultural sector asked to share adverse impacts of Hurricane Debby
August 6, 2024
What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with Hurricane Debby. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agricultural, Agricultural Industry, Agriculture, Disaster, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Emergency, Extension, Flood, Flooding, Hazard, Hurricane, Hurricane Debby, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Production Losses, Research, Response, Steinhatchee, Storm, Survey, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather
After the Storm: Flooded Landscapes
August 31, 2023
Was your landscape swamped by the recent hurricane? Many plants in the landscape are not tolerant of standing water, especially salty or brackish water. Under these conditions the roots cannot get oxygen and essentially the root system suffocates. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Work & LifeTags: Flood, Hurricane, Landscape, Salt Water, Storm, Tropical Storm
How Manatee County Residents Can Prepare for a Hurricane
August 9, 2023
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, and if you live or work in Manatee County Florida, here is how Manatee County residents can prepare for a hurricane. Sign Up for Alert Manatee If you live or ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Alert Manatee, Emergency Shelter, Evacuation, Flood, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Season, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Sandbags, Shelter, Special Needs, UF/IFAS Extension
PSA: Septic system maintenance after flooding
May 8, 2023
Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin During floods or heavy rains, the soil around a septic tank and drainfield can get waterlogged, and wastewater from the septic system ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Flood, Flooding, Foodwater, Hurricane, Septic System, Septic Tank, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, Tropical Storms
Flood management in citrus groves
June 30, 2022
Today is June 30, and hurricane season has already begun. Summer rainfall and excess water will saturate the soil, harming the tree's roots and, consequently, the entire tree. Citrus requires oxygen for respiration and growth, just like other ... READ MORE
Category:Tags: Citrus, Flood, Flood Damage, Flooding, Flooding Damage
New UF/IFAS professor to combine AI and plant breeding; teach tomorrow’s AI innovators
May 24, 2022
As a child in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Carlos “Charlie” Messina knew he wanted to help people produce food worldwide, while also preserving the environment. But learning about agriculture in a big city wasn’t easy. Fortunately, his ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASTags: #aiatuf, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Buenos Aires, Charlie Messina, Crop Models, Drought, Flood, Genomics, Horticultural Sciences, Jim Jones, Meteorology, Plant Breeding
Martin County Producers and Tropical Storm Eta
November 18, 2020
Farmers, ranchers, nursery growers, and other agribusinesses face difficult challenges in keeping their operations profitable, especially through hazardous weather events. UF/IFAS Extension offers resources for agribusinesses in reporting damage, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Flood, Martin County, Tropical Storm Eta, UF/IFAS Extension