The effects of Florida’s recent flooding vary considerably from one location to another. Based on my assessment, some agricultural operations have escaped major damage as floodwaters receded quickly, while others remain saturated or partially ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Now that Halloween is behind us and all the trick or treaters have gone home to investigate what goodies they received, I want to present you with challenge! Being more sustainable this Halloween and for the rest of the upcoming holiday season. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, Work & Life
Florida rain can be a gift to a backyard orchard until the soil stays wet long after the storm has passed. For fruit trees, the real danger is not simply too much water. It is too little oxygen around the roots. Saturated soil can weaken root ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
¡Los días lluviosos son un buen recordatorio para revisar su sistema de riego y ahorrar agua! Ha llovido bastante últimamente, pero ¿ha notado que algunos aspersores siguen funcionando? ¡No es el único que lo ha visto! Este es un buen ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, UF/IFAS ExtensionRainy days are a great reminder to check your irrigation system and save water! It has been raining quite a bit lately, but have you noticed sprinklers running in some yards? If so, you are not alone! This is a good time to think about how ... READ MORE
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It has been awhile since I last added to this installment but we are back! Welcome to another Field Guide Face-Off Part 4. This time our focus is tips and tricks for some of our local amphibians. Cane Toad vs Southern Toad The cane toad has ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
It has been estimated that more than 99 percent of insects are beneficial to our existence. This means it is important to identify and protect the species that help make our lives and landscapes healthier. First, let's get one thing straight: ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Residential and commercial turf areas throughout Florida are commonly infested with insects and other arthropods. While most of these organisms go unnoticed, several species can cause significant damage to turfgrass. Understanding pest biology ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Para muchos residentes de Florida, los mosquitos son parte de disfrutar del aire libre. Sin embargo, sus picaduras pueden ser más que una molestia. Los mosquitos pueden transmitir enfermedades como el dengue, el virus del Nilo Occidental y ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Bananas and plantains may look almost identical at first glance, but they are used very differently in the kitchen. Both come from the Musa group of tropical plants, yet bananas are generally sweet and eaten fresh, while plantains are starchier ... READ MORE
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