Citrus black spot (CBS), caused by the fungal pathogen Guignardia citricarpa, has emerged as a significant threat to citrus crops around the globe. As citrus growers face an array of challenges, understanding this disease is essential for protecting ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Several temperate, deciduous fruiting trees need a period of cold exposure to end their dormant state, promote growth, and produce fruit in a typical manner. It is crucial to select species and varieties that are well-suited to the climatic ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, NATURAL RESOURCES
About the event At 11:30 a.m. on October 19th, a hands-on hummingbird feeder workshop will be conducted for pre-registered participants of the Treasure Coast Agri-Science Showcase and Fall Fest. While not easily seen, hummingbirds are found ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Join the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the UF/IFAS Croc Docs, for the 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project. This event is for youth ages 8-18 and will begin with an orientation via Zoom on September 3, 2024 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
New laws There is a new law that poachers should be aware of before heading out into the field to poach saw palmetto berries. Saw Palmetto Berries Section 581.189, Florida Statutes There are several changes in 2024 including this one: A ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
There are several delivery modes for 4-H programs, such as camps, afterschool, community clubs, project clubs, 4-H school enrichment, Instructional TV or video, competitive events, 4-H in-school clubs, and independent studies, to name a few. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life
Wildflowers can be both beautiful and benefit pollinators. In 2023, I undertook a geomatic sciences project using iNaturalist to record observations of wildflowers in the natural areas at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. With the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
The following blogs were published by the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Natural Resources Extension Agent in July - December 2024 Blogs Gioeli, K. (2024, October 18). Congratulations Graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Coastal ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Ken Gioeli and UF/IFAS IRREC Assistant Professor, Dr. Nicole Quinn, for an informative honey tasting event. This event will take place on August 15, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in room 219 at the UF/IFAS Indian River REC. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Fruit trees are not immune to the challenges posed by drought stress. Drought stress occurs when a tree’s water supply falls below its demand, leading to physiological disruptions that can impair growth, development, and fruit production. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES