The UF/IFAS Soil Testing Lab can test for pH, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, and manganese in soils, all essential nutrients for optimal plant growth. For more information about UF/IFAS soil tests, please visit https://soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu/ESTL%20Tests.asp. ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, HorticultureIn the state of Florida, if you need to use restricted-use pesticides for the production of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, or sod, or if you are responsible for the maintenance of ornamental plants and turfgrass in cemeteries, golf courses, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
4-H, the largest positive youth development program globally, is delivered by Cooperative Extension through more than 100 public universities. For over 100 years, 4-H has provided experiences where kids develop life skills by learning through ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
About lethal bronzing Lethal bronzing, a fatal disease of palms, occurs throughout central and south Florida. Found in popular palms like the Canary Island date, queen, and pindo, the disease infects twenty-one known palm species. A bacterium ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Growing Together: Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This year’s event will be hosted at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Over and over throughout our lives, we are told to eat our fruits and veggies because they are healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans' most recent report shows that almost 90% of the population in the United States does not consume the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
You will find many suggestions when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, but which is the best for you? Losing the term “diet” and focusing on a “healthy lifestyle” is key. If it's not something you can do for the rest of your life ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
When one hears about 4-H, images of livestock and agricultural projects often come to mind. While livestock projects are a large part of what 4-H is about, there are other areas that is a transformative experience within 4-H projects that deserves ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
When shopping for groceries you have a variety of food options to choose from that range in food costs. You may select healthy foods, for family or cultural preferences, or cost. With food costs continually on the rise you may think to yourself, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition