PALM BEACH, CO. - The hurricane season is in full swing. Right now, the National Hurricane Center is watching Tropical Storm Erin as it develops in the East Atlantic. Create your emergency plan now! Make sure you are preparing while supplies ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
A disturbing scene met snorkelers in Palm Beach County’s coastal waters – sea stars (also known as starfish) with missing limbs, open wounds and bodies falling apart on the ocean floor. The condition known as Sea Star Wasting Disease ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchBELLE GLADE, Fla - Are you hurricane ready? If not, prepare now! The 2025 hurricane season is predicted to bring 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and we are kicking ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Earlier this academic year, I reached out to agricultural educators in Palm Beach County with a vision to expand our 4-H programs and provide more opportunities for youth development. The response was overwhelmingly positive, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
In a groundbreaking study, University of Florida scientists statistically analyzed large amounts of data collected by Burmese python contractors, revealing critical insights about how to most efficiently remove the reptiles. Researchers ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
As Thanksgiving approaches, ushering in the holiday season, horticulture experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are touting bountiful insights about two nutritious leafy vegetables set ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State’s environment, economy and public safety. South Florida’s warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Obesity Facts for Children and Adolescents (www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html), the following data has been gathered for individuals aged 2-19 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life