Locally, our Biscayne Bay estuary has been struggling with water quality issues for the last few decades, largely driven by nutrient inputs. Between hydrological changes, water management for flood control, and non-point source pollution, the ... READ MORE
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Growing media use ranks second among nursery production in Miami-Dade County, estimated at around 10% of the overall production costs. Growers are interested in finding ways to reduce their production costs, including the use of growing media, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
What are sponges? Marine invertebrates called sponges make up a critical component of Florida’s submerged marine and coastal ecosystems. It’s easy to think that sponges are not living creatures, but in fact, they are sessile (attached ... READ MORE
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When do you know that it is time to pull the plug on your fruit tree? A fruit tree that hasn’t fruited for several years is just an ornamental tree after all, and that’s not why you planted it. If your tree has gone three years or more and ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
About Program This month, I wrapped up our most recent Cooking Up Health: The Mediterranean Way series. The goal of this program is to help busy adults adopt the Mediterranean diet by providing easy tips, healthy swaps, and practical strategies. ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
An assessment performed by the University of Florida indicated that the non-native broadleaf seagrass, Halophila stipulacea showed potential for the plant to become invasive. Dr. Justin Campbell of Florida International University (FIU) published ... READ MORE
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Ornamental growers must provide fertilizers to the substrate when growing crops in containers because the organic substrate contains few nutrients. The cost of fertilizer use, around 8% of total production cost, ranks third among all ... READ MORE
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Note: it is illegal to handle sea turtles due to their endangered status. The activities performed in the rescue were performed under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) permit MTP-25-024. If you are on the water and spot ... READ MORE
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This past week’s extreme cold snap caught many Floridians by surprise. We sought out winter clothes long forgotten, discovered whether or not our homes had heat, and laughed at all of the iguana memes…yes, that’s right. Whenever cold weather ... READ MORE
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A plant’s ability to tolerate cold temperatures depends on its species as well as how low the temperature drops and how quickly it declines. Plants native to tropical or subtropical regions are especially vulnerable to cold damage. One common ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension