A photo of Milan Malco, a Florida 4-H teen involved in the Sunshine Harvesters Club working with another 4-H member at UF/IFAS Extension Broward County. Photo Credit: Extension UF/IFAS Broward County.

From archery to STEM, fishing to fashion design, Florida 4-H open house showcases opportunities for youth

by Lourdes Mederos
July 16, 2026

Youth interested in science, animals, gardening, archery, fashion, leadership, public speaking and much more can find a place to belong in Florida 4-H. Families in Broward County and surrounding communities looking for affordable, engaging ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth Development Program, Agriculture, Archery, Children, Environmental Sciences, Fashion Design, Fishing, Florida 4-H, Florida 4-H Legislature, IFAS, Kenan Bridges, Open House, Opportunities, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Role Models, STEM, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Youth
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Boom! That thunder signals lightning is near. Be ready with these safety tips

by Brad Buck
July 15, 2026

We’re entering the heart of Florida’s summer thunderstorm season, and the daily rumble of storms heralds one of nature’s most dangerous hazards: lightning.  The danger is far from theoretical. Of the 21 known fatalities reported nationwide ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beach Safety, Florida Lightning Safety, Florida Summer Storms, Florida Weather, Fort Myers Beach Lightning, Lara Milligan, Lightning Awareness, Lightning Hazards, Lightning Injuries, Lightning Misconceptions, Lightning Prevention, Lightning Safety Florida, Lightning Safety Tips, Lightning Shelter, Lightning Strikes, Natural Resources Extension, Outdoor Recreation Safety, Outdoor Safety, Public Safety Education, Severe Weather Preparedness, Shannon Carnevale, Storm Safety, Summer Thunderstorms, Thunder And Lightning, Thunderstorm Preparedness, Thunderstorm Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Weather Education, Weather Safety, When Thunder Roars Go Indoors, Wildfire Prevention

Yvonne‑Marie Linton Named Director of UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory 

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
July 15, 2026

Internationally respected mosquito- and vector-borne disease expert Yvonne-Marie Linton has been chosen as the new director for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: AI Insect Identification, Biomedical Research, Blog Community, Chikungunya, Dengue Prevention, Disease Surveillance, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Entomology, Featured, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Florida Public Health, FMEL, Global Health, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Integrated Pest Management, Medical Entomology, Mosquito Prevention, Mosquito Research, Mosquito-borne Diseases, News, One Health, Oropouche Virus, Public Health Research, Smithsonian Institution, UF IFAS Research Leadership, UF Research, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University Of Florida, Vector Control, Vector-borne Diseases, Vero Beach Florida, Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit, West Nile Virus, Yvonne-Marie Linton, Zika Virus Research
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Media Alert: UF/IFAS Experts to Host Pasture Mealybug Webinar on July 17

by Jamie Groh
July 13, 2026

What: Experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are hosting an informational webinar on the invasive pasture ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural Pest Management, Agricultural Webinar, Blog Community, Crop Protection, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Entomology, FDACS, Featured, Featured Hot Topic, Florida, Florida Agriculture, Florida Extension, Florida Farmers, Forage Grasses, Forages, Insecticide Options, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sceinces, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasive Pasture Mealybug, Invasive Pests, Invasive Species, Livestock Production, Mealybug Identification, Pasture Management, Pasture Mealybug, Pasture Mealybug Webinar, Pasture Pest Control, Sugarcane Pests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida
Featured image: Adobe Stock File 291720491: Fallen tree hurricane tornado storm devastation. By Noel.

July 23: Get storm-ready at UF/IFAS workshop for HOA leaders, arborists, landscape industry, homeowners

by Lourdes Mederos
July 13, 2026

One poorly maintained tree can cause thousands of dollars in damage during a hurricane, leaving homes and neighborhoods devastated. On July 23, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is hosting “Be ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Arborist, Commercial Landscape, Disaster Preparation, HOA, Homeowners, Horticultural Sciences, Hurricane, Hurricane Impacts, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane-ready, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Landscape Management, News, Nurseries, Residential Tree Trimming, Severe Weather, Storm Damage, Tree Damage, Tree Trimming, Trees, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, University Of Florida
Persona con gabacha de laboratorio y guantes azules observa a la cámara mientras sostiene un recipiente transparente con una pequeña planta cultivada en un laboratorio, rodeada de estantes y equipos de investigación.

Nueva investigación de la UF explora el papel de los científicos en las conversaciones sobre políticas públicas: de la neutralidad a la defensa

by Luz Bahder
July 8, 2026

Creado por Jamie Groh, especialista en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Los científicos de las universidades estadounidenses con concesión de tierras adoptan distintos enfoques para interactuar con el público, que van desde una neutralidad ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: árbitros, Ciencia, Ciencia Buena, Ciencia Mala, Cientificos, Comunicación En Agricultura Y Recursos Naturales Del AEC, Defensores, Espanol, Filosofía Personal, Foco Público, Formación ética, Impacto Público, Interactuar Con El Público, Intermediarios, Neutralidad, Objetividad, Sadie Hundemer, Spanish, Temas éticos, UF/IFAS

Preparing Farmworker Communities for Hurricane Season

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
July 8, 2026

Make plans to join the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) on Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 PM EDT for a webinar titled, “Preparing Farmworker Communities for Hurricane Season,” featuring Dr. Marysel Pagán ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Event, Farmworker, Farmworker Safety, Farmworkers, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Webinar, Occupational Health, PIE Center, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Storm Season, UF/IFAS PIE Center, Webinar

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