An entomologist responsible for the introduction of beneficial insects to manage Florida’s most problematic invasive plants will be honored as a state outstanding extension leader. The Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents will recognize Carey… Read More
1. What experience or experiences led you to pursue a career in entomology? There were a couple of experiences that got me interested in entomology, but I will share the most important one with you…. Read More
Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
As 2019 came to a close, I took a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of IRREC research scientists, students, and staff members. Choosing which to highlight for the “2019 IRREC Top 12 Achievements” was… Read More
Mike Adams spends $250,000 every year to manage Brazilian peppertrees spread over the 40,000-acre ranch where his family has developed the Braford breed of cattle since 1937. Adams recounts years when the invasive tree from… Read More
Sena Demirden, 21, has her career ambitions on target. A visiting scholar from Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University in Turkey, Demirden’s career aspiration is to work as a research scientist in biological control, with expertise in the… Read More
University of Florida officials recognized a team of research scientists with a High Impact Research Publication award for an article published in the May 2018 edition of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, an international scholarly science… Read More
Writer: Ken Gioeli The public is invited to release an insect approved by a federal agency against one of Florida’s most invasive vines–the air potato. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences… Read More
