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Dr. Jorge E. Pena, professor of entomology and nematology and PhD. student Daniel Carrillo, UF's Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL evaluating infestations of the red palm mite. 2010 Annual Research Report Photo.

UF launches initiative to support rapid-response research when invasive pests threaten Florida agriculture

by Lourdes Mederos
September 14, 2026

When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat before it spreads and becomes a much larger problem, potentially devastating Florida's agriculture, nursery industries, natural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Challenge 250, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Nursery, One Night In The Tropics, Rapid-response, Safeguard Ecosystems, Top News
Gloved hands labeling petri dishes. UF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones

Are food recalls becoming more common? UF food expert puts recalls into perspective

by Lourdes Mederos
September 10, 2026

Recent recalls involving eggs and salmonella-linked jalapeños, along with investigations into cyclospora and other produce-related illnesses have fueled concerns by consumers that food recalls are becoming more frequent. While the steady ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cyclospora, Food Recalls, Food Safety, Food Supply, Foodborne Pathogens, Keith Schneider, News, Outbreak, Salmonella
Undergraduate students conversing and learning in a Family, Youth, and Consumer Sciences (FYCS) course. Photo taken 03-23-26

Media Alert: Local students explore high-demand careers through Expanding Agriculture: Workforce program

by Jamie Groh
September 10, 2026

What: UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County Expanding Agriculture: Workforce Program When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: College of Central Florida, Wilton Simpson Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461 Who: Citrus County ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Careers, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Technology, Agriculture Industry, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Blog Community, Career Exploration, Citrus County, College And Career Readiness, Drones In Agriculture, Expanding Agriculture, Featured, Florida Agriculture, High School Students, Natural Resources, STEM Education, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Youth Development
11. The margined calligrapher (Toxomerus marginatus) did not shift its activity timing in relation to human modification. 12. Photo Credit – Corey T. Callaghan

Pollinators keep a later calendar in human-modified landscapes — A UF study explains the phenomenon

by Lourdes Mederos
September 9, 2026

Human development may be changing more than where pollinators live — it may also be changing when they are active. University of Florida researchers at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) found that pollinator ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Citizen Science, Conservation, Ecology, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Human Development, INaturalist, Nature, Pollinators, UF/IFAS
Geomatics students working with surveying equipment at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). Photo taken 12-03-25

Media Alert: UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center to Host Landscape, Nursery, and Controlled Plant Production Field Day

by Jamie Groh
September 1, 2026

What: The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) will host its Landscape, Nursery, and Controlled Plant Production Field Day to provide visitors with ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Research, Apopka Florida, Community Outreach, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Extension Education, Featured, Field Day, Florida Agriculture, FNGLA, Geomatics, Green Industry, Landscape Horticulture, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, MREC, Nursery Industry, Ornamental Horticulture, Plant Production, Plant Science, Space Biology, UF Research, UF/IFAS
En la imagen aparece un grupo de jóvenes con camisetas verdes posando detrás de un vehículo solar de carreras. El vehículo lleva el número 20 y está situado frente al Texas Motor Speedway. También se observan estructuras de una zona de competición y el logotipo de Victory Lane.

Jóvenes de 4-H en el sur de Florida construyen un vehículo solar y ganan el campeonato nacional

by Luz Bahder
August 26, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Un equipo de 14 adolescentes del sur de Florida está llevando el aprendizaje de habilidades laborales a un nuevo ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Agente De Extensión 4-H, Allan Phipps, Kenan Bridges, STEM, TechGarage
Natural Area Teaching Laboratory boardwalk covered in high water. Photo taken 06-25-21.

NSF awards UF $1.79M grant to harness AI-powered environmental forecasting with help from HiPerGator

by Lourdes Mederos
August 25, 2026

Water and carbon are key resources people rely on every day, from the availability of drinking water and preventing floods to storing carbon in forests and wetlands. The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.79 million grant to ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Conservation, Flood, HiPerGator, Jiangxiao Qiu, National Science Foundation, Research, The Water Institute
Orange flowers with a butterfly pollinating them. Photo taken 09-12-25

New UF/IFAS App takes guesswork out of choosing the right plants, supporting pollinators and saving water for Floridians

by Jamie Groh
August 18, 2026

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (FFL) has launched the FFL Plants & Pollinators App, a comprehensive new resource that brings together plant selection, ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bee Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Environmental Stewardship, Extension Education, Featured, FFL, FFL Plants & Pollinators App, Florida Ecosystems, Florida Friendly Landscape, Florida Gardening, Florida Native Plants, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Gardening App, Invasive Plants, Landscape Design, News, Plant Selection, Pollinator Gardening, Pollinator Habitat, Sustainable Landscaping, UF/IFAS, Water Conservation, Wildlife Gardening
Un agricultor agachado en un campo de cultivo sostiene varias papas recién cosechadas entre sus manos. Viste una camisa de cuadros rojos y blancos, jeans y botas. Al fondo se observan más plantas, un paisaje rural y un cielo azul con nubes.

Agricultores y ganaderos: el taller gratuito del 26 de agosto ofrece planificación financiera, desde balances hasta préstamos del USDA

by Luz Bahder
August 18, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Ya sea para ampliar una operación agrícola o ganadera, prepararse para la temporada de impuestos o solicitar un préstamo, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Derek Farnsworth, Espanol, FSA-USDA, Operación Agrícola O Ganadera, Spanish, Taller Sobre Planificacion Y Gestion Fiscal

Media Alert: UF/IFAS Extension Open House invites Duval County Residents to Access Free Expertise and Experiences

by Jamie Groh
August 17, 2026

WHAT: The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Duval County will host an Open House showcasing programs that support agriculture, natural resources, food systems and community education. Visitors ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture Education, Backyard Poultry, Beekeeping, Community Education, Community Outreach, Duval County Extension, Environmental Stewardship, Extension Programs, Family Activities, Featured, Financial Education, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Gardening, Jacksonville Events, Jacksonville Florida, Small Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

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