Name: EDIS/Ask IFAS Position: Database Hometown: Florida, USA Years with UF/IFAS: Over 20. Describe your role at UF/IFAS. I answer questions and fill people in on the important stuff they need to know. If you’re wondering what to plant… Read More
Florida’s climate makes a cozy environment for a variety of plant species. The downside is that invasive and potentially destructive species often try to call Florida home, too. A new guide developed by UF/IFAS Extension… Read More
The next “Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE!” will discuss invasive species, live on Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. Eastern, noon Central. Recordings are posted afterward at tinyurl.com/GardeningLive. Zoom requires pre-registration, and viewers have another option… Read More
Name: Ray Goldwire Position with UF/IFAS: Volunteer, UF/IFAS Master Beekeeper Current city: Gainesville Hometown: Starke Years with UF/IFAS: I graduated from the University of Florida in 1958 with a BSBA in Economics and… Read More
Green anole lizards used to be a common sight in much of the southeastern United States, but in places like Florida, people are now more likely to encounter the invasive brown anole, especially in urban… Read More
Lettuce is one of the top 10 vegetables grown and consumed across the country that can be grown hydroponically on patios, backyard gardens and more. Florida ranks third in the nation for producing lettuce, with… Read More
Termites cause $5 billion a year in damage to structures across America. They are social insects that thrive through group living in colonies. To get a closer look at how termites coordinate their behaviors and movements enroute to successfully… Read More
The Florida Gators and Kentucky Wildcats have been meeting on the football field since 1917, and the teams will meet again this Saturday at UK’s Kroger Field. Athletic rivalries aside, the two land-grant universities share… Read More
Name: Rachel Mallinger Position: Assistant Professor of Entomology Hometown: Saint Paul, MN Years with UF/IFAS: 5 Describe your role at UF/IFAS: I have a 60% research, 25% extension, and 15% teaching appointment. My programs focus… Read More
In the eye of hurricane season, you need hardy trees that can withstand the strong winds that come with the storms – and which can topple trees. That’s why University of Florida tree scientists Ryan… Read More
