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July 4th feature: UF researcher is a new U.S. citizen; learn about his work in sustainability

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
June 30, 2022

This Independence Day might feel a little different for José Dubeux, a professor at the University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education Center (UF/IFAS NFREC). Monday marks his first Fourth of July holiday as an American citizen. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agronomy, Cattle Industry, Extension, Feature, Forage, Jose Dubeux, Livestock, NFREC, North Florida Research And Education Center, Research

UF/IFAS expert explains what to expect when midges invade your pond, lake

by Lourdes Mederos
April 6, 2022

Ponds and streams provide aesthetic and environmental benefits. They also provide breeding habitats for swarms of flying pests like midges. These mosquito-like pests often draw concern and confusion among crowds encountering them about ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Extension, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, News, William Kern

Tropical Aquaculture Lab celebrates 25 years helping fish farmers, aquarium enthusiasts

by Brad Buck
October 27, 2021

RUSKIN, Fla. --- Aquarium hobbyists count on the hard work of tropical fish farmers to supply the species they adore. Think barbs, tetras, angelfish and more. As a UF/IFAS multi-county tropical aquaculture Extension agent nearly 30 years ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: 25th Anniversary, Angelfish, Aquariums, Craig Watson, Diseases, Extension, Fish Veterinarian, Invasive Species, Roy Yanong, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tetras, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Tropical Fish Farming

Learn the latest in dairy production, science from UF experts

by Shelby Thomas
October 4, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The inaugural Florida International Dairy Academy (FIDA), a comprehensive online program from the University of Florida’s animal sciences department, will kick off in January 2022 and educate participants in the latest ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Management, Animal Nutrition, Animal Sciences, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Extension, Dairy Production, Dairy Science, Education, Extension, Genetics, UF Animal Science

New UF Extension Agent in Highlands County Eager to Work with Growers

by Ruth Hohl Borger
September 20, 2021

LAKE ALFRED, FL – Lourdes Pérez Cordero did not grow up in a citrus-growing family, but you wouldn’t know that after meeting her. Pérez, who recently started her position as the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Asian Citrus Psyllid, Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Extension, Growers, Highlands County, Lourdes Pérez Cordero

UF/IFAS faculty and Extension agents working hard to deliver for the citrus industry

by Brad Buck
April 17, 2020

By RUTH BORGER LAKE ALFRED, Fla., --- While the scenery may have changed, the work remains the same for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences citrus faculty and Extension agents. “The coronavirus pandemic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Coronavirus, Extension, Fred Gmitter, Laurie Hurner, Research

A Glimpse at Emergency Operations Center with UF/IFAS Extension Agent

by Lourdes Mederos
September 4, 2019

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. --- As weather experts reported of Hurricane Dorian’s forecasting challenges, emergency operation centers (EOC) in the path of the storm started assembling earlier than usual. While you may think all the action taking ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Crisis, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Operations Center, EOC, Extension, Highlands County, Hurricane Preparation, Laurie Hurner, Recovery, UF/IFAS

Preventing Summer Slide Made Easy: How Youth Engaged in UF/IFAS 4-H Marine Science Camp

by Lourdes Mederos
July 23, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. --- We all look forward to summer vacation. It’s when many families take time to make the most of their adventures without having to worry about school projects, tests and homework. The downside of summer school ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Curriculum, UF/IFAS
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Camps, Extension, Leadership, Life Skills, Marine Camp, Marine Science, Research, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, Youth

UF/IFAS Extension Celebrates National Heart Health Month with Innovative Programs

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 11, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. – February is National Heart Health Month, and agents with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension are gearing up with programs to help central Florida residents get and stay ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Extension, Health, Heart, Lake County Extension, News, Orange County Extension, Seminole County Extension, UF/IFAS

Former UF/IFAS Extension Director, CALS Alumnus Tim Hurner Inducted into Florida Citrus Hall of Fame

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 2, 2019

By Beverly James GAINESVILLE, Fla. – G. Tim Hurner Jr. remembers many weekends picking oranges and grapefruits at his grandfather’s farm in Pasco County. As a young boy, barely able to reach the bottom of trees, Hurner became smitten with ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Extension, Florida Citrus Hall Of Fame, Hurner, News, UF/IFAS

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