Category: UF/IFAS

Learn to safeguard your well water, septic system for storm season with this free UF/IFAS webinar series

by Lourdes Mederos
July 20, 2026

Many Floridians rely on private wells for drinking water and septic systems to treat household wastewater. Hurricanes, flooding and routine maintenance challenges can affect the safety and reliability of these systems. To help homeowners ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Events, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Andrea Albertin, Brain Health, Center For Land Use Efficiency, Drinking Water, Environment, Espanol, Flooding, Florida Well Owner Network, Health, Homeowner, Household Water Systems, Hurricanes, News, North Florida Research And Education Center, Safeguard, Septic System, Septic Tank, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, University Of Florida, Water, Wells, Yilin Zhuang

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

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

UF/IFAS research opens path to even healthier broccoli, cabbage and kale

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
July 9, 2026

Did you think broccoli could get any better for you? Researchers at the University of Florida may have found a way to make that possible. Researchers at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have identified a way to ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Food Is Medicine

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

New Research Explores Scientists’ Role in Public Policy Conversations, from Neutrality to Advocate

by Jamie Groh
July 8, 2026

Scientists at U.S. land-grant universities take different approaches to engaging with the public, from remaining strictly neutral to openly advocating for the public good, but most agree better training is needed, according to a new ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Education And Communication, Blog Community, Ethical Science Communication, Evidence Based Communication, Featured, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Land-grant Universities, News, Public Engagement Training, Public Impact Of Science, Public Trust In Science, Research, Research Communication, Sadie Hundemer, Science Advocacy, Science And Policy, Science Communication, Science Ethics, Science Outreach, Scientific Objectivity, Scientific Responsibility, Scientist Advocacy, Scientists Public Engagement, UF IFAS Study, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, University Of Florida, University Of Florida IFAS

Media alert: UF/IFAS to hold informational webinar on New World screwworm on July 7

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
July 6, 2026

What: The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will host an informational webinar on the New World screwworm to prepare stakeholders and interested parties as the invasive pest spreads. Information presented ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS

National survey suggests why roach infestations persist in multi-family apartment buildings, treatment options sought

by Lourdes Mederos
July 6, 2026

Cockroach infestations affect millions of U.S. households, particularly those who live in multi-family residential buildings, who made up nearly 70% of rental units in 2023. A national study, led by researchers from the University of Florida, ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cockroach, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Diseases, Espanol, Espanol E Inglés, German Cockroach, Johnalyn Gordon, Louisiana State University, Pest Control, Pests, U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida, University Of Kentucky, Zach DeVries

As new invasive species threatens Florida pastures and sugarcane, researchers racing to manage pasture mealybug outbreak

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
July 6, 2026

Invasive pasture mealybug has been detected in 15 Florida counties and can rapidly kill pasture grasses, hayfields and sugarcane, causing severe crop losses. UF/IFAS scientists are studying the newly arrived pest, while emergency approval ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Pasture Mealybug

Free family literacy and nutrition program expands statewide reach, adds Type 2 diabetes prevention

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
July 2, 2026

The UF Books & Cooks literacy and nutrition program is expanding to more counties and will include information on Type 2 diabetes prevention. Participants say the program has boosted their children’s reading abilities and opened ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Books & Cooks, Literacy, New Worlds Reading Institute, Nutrition, UF Lastinger Center For Learning

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