GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As drought conditions continue, some Florida yards and gardens may start to look less than lush. “Certain ornamental plants such as roses, azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas and many annuals are more vulnerable to drought ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida 4-H has been awarded a $10,000 sponsorship from HughesNet to introduce youth to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at two overnight camps, Camp Timpoochee and Camp Cherry Lake, and several summer ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- James Holland had tried other tax preparation services before, but the experience was never positive. “I’ve had some issues with in-person services in the past, and I wanted to try something new. Then I tried doing ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As communities in Florida face a record drought, many residents have been waking up to the smell of smoke from nearby wildfires. And some may even face blazes in their own backyards. “Those most at risk will be those ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As Sallie Maxwell got older, she knew she had to start getting her and her husband’s affairs in order. “Life will be a lot easier for our two children if we are proactive with regard to such things as wills, advance ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As the weather warms, tourists won’t be the only ones heading to Florida’s beaches. Horseshoe crabs also come ashore this time of year, though they are more interested in finding a mate than getting a tan. For Jane ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alto Straughn, a longtime friend of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the university on April 29. Straughn was honored for this ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Who: University of Florida department of animal sciences, part of the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences What: The 66th annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course is an educational and networking opportunity for beef cattle ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- If your financial history includes bounced checks or overdrawn funds, it can be very difficult to open an account with a new bank or credit union. At the same time, lack of access to traditional financial institutions ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
It's important to recycle aluminum cans and all other recyclable products because it saves energy, money and helps preserve the environment, says Wendell Porter, senior lecturer in the UF/IFAS department of agricultural and biological engineering. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, NATURAL RESOURCES, WORK & LIFE