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WHAT: The University of Florida will host the first-of-its kind Invasion Science Research Symposium. Organized by the UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute (ISRI), this symposium represents...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/25/media-alert-leading-invasion-scientists-to-present-research-at-groundbreaking-uf-ifas-symposium-may-6-8/

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, durante el año 2022 aproxi...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/24/puede-el-cambio-climatico-acelerar-la-transmision-de-la-malaria-una-investigacion-pionera-revela-los-impactos-de-la-temperatura/

EARTH WEEK Earth Day, April 22, marked the beginning of Earth Week. This week we recognize and celebrate the bounty of our planet’s resources and natural systems, and also affirm our role in su...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2024/04/24/florida-land-steward-update-april-24-2024/

In 2022, an estimated 249 million malaria cases killed 608,000 people in 85 countries worldwide including the United States, according to the World Health Organization. Malaria continues to pose ...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/23/can-climate-change-accelerate-transmission-of-malaria-pioneering-research-sheds-light-on-impacts-of-temperature/

Since 2018, volunteers in Hernando have been diligently tagging horseshoe crabs as part of an ongoing statewide effort to study and conserve these fascinating creatures. Horseshoe crabs are known...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hernandoco/2024/04/18/reporting-sightings-of-tagged-horseshoe-crabs-in-hernando-a-citizen-science-opportunity/

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for food security and human survival, and it is an element that cannot be replenished. That is why using phosphorus efficiently is essential and the focus of a...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/17/uf-ifas-scientists-host-next-steps-toward-phosphorus-sustainability-with-national-think-tank-in-south-florida/

Bananas are a popular food item and a favorite of many people. Many write the word – “bananas” on their grocery list week after week. Bananas are a long-standing fruit staple item in many h...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/browardco/2024/04/17/go-bananas-on-national-banana-day/

There is no shortage of consumer appetite for avocados. Frequently incorporated into starters and desserts, demand for avocados has surged in popularity to rival the iconic American apple pie. Me...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/15/attention-avocado-growers-uf-ifas-multi-state-survey-seeks-to-find-out-more-about-avocado-disease-management/

PUTNAL TREE FARM TOUR APRIL 5: THANKS FOR JOINING US! Our tour last week at the Putnal family’s Tree Farm was a success. Thanks everyone who joined us and made the event possible. Congratulatio...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2024/04/12/florida-land-steward-update-april-12-2024/

The University of Florida recently hosted an intensive 4-day drone course for the Florida Forest Service, providing foresters with the essential aviation knowledge and hands-on drone operation sk...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hernandoco/2024/04/11/fire-from-the-sky/

Looking for ways to help save on your household water bill? Wondering how often to irrigate the lawn? Perhaps you are looking at the use of technologies that will help you gauge when and how ofte...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/10/uf-ifas-scientists-launch-landscape-water-use-survey-to-enhance-water-conservation-efforts-programs-statewide/

I’ve been pondering something recently. What will I be doing and thinking about during my 2024 Eclipse experience on April 8, 2024? Those of you that know me, know that I’m a thinker and a pl...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/browardco/2024/04/07/planning-for-the-2024-eclipse/

WHAT: How do you capture the attention of youth, so they embrace environmentally friendly habits? How do you engage them in adopting sustainable best practices that will grow with them? You intr...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/04/media-alert-broward-youth-grow-food-protect-environment-with-uf-ifas-at-ymca-weston/

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Notas destacadas La temporada de reproducción de pitones birmanas está...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/02/avances-en-el-proyecto-de-uf-ifas-sobre-telemetria-de-pitones-birmanas/

Highlights: Burmese python breeding season is in full swing in the Florida Everglades. For a team of scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) ...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/04/02/whats-next-for-uf-ifas-scientists-on-the-burmese-python-telemetry-scout-project/

Eastern lubber grasshoppers are very interesting because in the early part of their lifecycle when they are nymphs, their colors are black with a red or yellow stripe, whereas adults are yellow w...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsboroughco/2024/04/01/its-lubber-grasshopper-season/

There are many types of tropical fruit that can be grown with ease in south Florida, but even the heartiest types of trees sometimes have issues that can affect their growth. The following proble...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/miamidadeco/2024/04/01/common-fruit-tree-problems-and-solutions/

Food waste prevention is a big deal. A lot of money is lost each year linked to food waste. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723314/  Food waste prevention steps can save money, red...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/browardco/2024/04/01/13-quick-tips-to-reduce-food-waste-just-do-it/

CONGRATULATIONS BARRY JACKSON: 2023 GLEN HARRIS FLORIDA TREE FARM INSPECTOR OF THE YEAR Our apologies for the late spotlight on this award. Barry Jackson is the District 6 representative for the ...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2024/03/29/florida-land-steward-update-march-29-2024/

Community gardens come in all shapes and sizes. They offer a bounty of benefits that bring the farm-to-table concept to life when established effectively to meet sustainable food demands. By grow...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/26/learn-to-grow-sustainable-food-gardens-anywhere-join-the-free-uf-ifas-extension-broward-community-garden-hub-project-on-april-13/

Mites are arachnids that are found in almost every environment with more than 55,000 described species worldwide. Some mites are classified as pests, while others are beneficial. Those who study ...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/25/unlocking-the-secrets-of-mites-agricultural-acarology-workshop-aims-to-increase-expertise-in-this-emerging-science/

USDA CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP) SIGNUP OPEN Apply by March 29, 2024 As one of the largest private lands conservation programs in the United States, CRP offers a range of conservation opti...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2024/03/22/florida-land-steward-update-march-22-2024/

Human actions influence the success and how species spread throughout geographic locations. This is why monitoring wildlife biodiversity is critical for scientists and policymakers to understand ...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/19/monitoring-and-measuring-biodiversity-require-more-than-just-numbers-scientists-advocate-for-change/

Florida farming is big business. To make it in today’s competitive market, those new to the industry need a solid business plan and the right marketing tactics to build a business from the grou...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/18/starting-a-farming-business-uf-ifas-hosts-virtual-english-and-spanish-workshops-for-beginners/

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La agricultura en Florida es un gran negocio. Para sobrevivir en el comp...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/18/descubra-como-iniciar-su-propio-negocio-agricola-uf-ifas-ofrece-talleres-virtuales-en-ingles-y-espanol-para-principiantes/

This year’s National Nutrition Month® theme is “Beyond the Table,” which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores ...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/browardco/2024/03/13/national-nutrition-month-beyond-the-table/

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  Ya empezamos la temporada de polen. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por ...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/13/aumentan-los-niveles-de-polen-expertos-de-uf-ifas-nos-explican-sobre-el-polen-y-como-puede-afectar-sus-alergias/

LANDOWNERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM EASEMENTS Apply by April 5, 2024 Landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values and practi...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2024/03/08/florida-land-steward-update-march-8-2024/

Federal agencies are investing millions of dollars to support innovative compost plans and programs that divert food waste from landfills. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricult...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/flrec/2024/03/06/looking-to-build-a-citywide-compost-program-policy-makers-others-invited-to-uf-ifas-compost-consortium-on-march-27/

Federal agencies are investing millions of dollars to support innovative compost plans and programs that divert food waste from landfills. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricult...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2024/03/06/looking-to-build-a-citywide-compost-program-policy-makers-others-invited-to-uf-ifas-compost-consortium-on-march-27/

In early 2002, somewhere near the meandering Savannah River, Georgia, a tiny female ambrosia beetle emerged from a wooden packing crate and flew inland towards a small stand of native redbay tree...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/miamidadeco/2024/03/05/avocado-alarm-laurel-wilt/

I will admit it.  I am not really one to “celebrate” all these new week-labels we’ve added to our calendars.  But I do like food and food statistics.  When I heard about “Food Check-Ou...

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/indianriverco/2024/03/01/love-food-check-out-food-check-out-week/