Mark your calendars for Oct. 27, 2023. The Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Symposium will take place in the Reitz Union Chamber from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Expect a morning of informative talks from research experts. Breakfast and refreshments will ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Mosquitoes’ sense of smell tells them when humans and wildlife are in biting distance, according to science. Over time, scientists have learned which types of scents and fragrances can lure mosquitoes best. Over the next two years, ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
In the year since Hurricane Ian unleashed its fury on Southwest Florida, UF/IFAS Extension agents have helped communities in their long road to recovery. Left in the path of the hurricane’s 150 mph winds and flooding rain: damaged crops, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Creado por Yilin Zhuang y Andrea Albertin, agentes especialistas en recurso hídrico del departamento de Extensión de UF/IFAS. Si su pozo de agua privado o su sistema séptico se inundó o dañó durante una tormenta, el agua de su pozo ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, Water
Creado por Meredith Bauer, sénior especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. La detección de una nueva especie de avispa depredadora en Georgia podría significar problemas para la población de abejas melíferas de Florida si éste ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. University of Florida elaboró una encuesta de evaluación para identificar los intereses y necesidades de información ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeThe University of Florida has launched an assessment survey to identify which natural resource, wildlife and agricultural interests and needs for information are most pressing to the Spanish-speaking communities across the Sunshine State. This ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Florida Sea Grant desea escuchar a los usuarios de embarcaciones con el fin de evaluar su comprensión de las actividades ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterFlorida Sea Grant wants to hear from boaters to gauge their understanding of boating activities and practices. More specifically, they want to know what and where additional sewage disposal resources are needed from boaters while traveling ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
National Honey Bee Day is August 19, and there are many ways to support the powerhouse pollinators. “Honey bees are critically important to our food supply,” said Amy Vu, UF/IFAS Extension state specialized agent in the Honey Bee Research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension