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January 22, 2024

UF/IFAS milestone study unlocks arsenal of control methods against invasive thrips parvispinus

A closer look at the invasive thrips parvispinus, a hard-hitting insect responsible for damages to a variety of agricultural and ornamental crops. Photo courtesy Daniel Carrillo, associate professor of entomology and nemotology at UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center. The invasive thrips parvispinus is a tiny, elusive insect that has spread across Florida with a…

January 19, 2024

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Gardening From the Ground Up

Senna ligustrina, or privet senna, is an easy to grow Florida native plant. It is a nectar plant for pollinators and a larval host plant for species of sulphur butterflies. This is a perennial that lives for several years and produces beautiful yellow flowers and thin bean pods. It prefers full sun but will also…

January 19, 2024

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Gardening From the Ground Up

Hello, Hillsborough County residents! As your dedicated Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Coordinator at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, I’m thrilled to share how I can help you create a sustainable, beautiful, and eco-friendly landscape right at your doorstep. Now, let’s delve into what Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ truly entails. Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ is more than just a set of principles;…

January 18, 2024

What Can We Do in 2024 to Improve Water Quality in Local Waterways

When I was hired with Florida Sea Grant, I developed an advisory committee who represented a variety of stakeholder interest in the Pensacola Bay area. I asked the committee to list their top three concerns or issues with the local marine environment so that I could have a start on where I would focus my…

January 18, 2024

4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline

A young man sharpening his hunting knife with a dual-grit diamond sharpener.In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, and sometimes somewhat dangerous, skills. Yes, dangerous!…

January 17, 2024

New Year, Resolutions, and New Habits: Setting Realistic Goals in 2024

Happy 2024! As we usher in a new year, many of us are pulling out our resolution lists and thinking about eating in a healthier way. However, with so much information out there about nutrition, it can be overwhelming. But fear not, for we have some tips and insights to help guide you on this…

January 17, 2024

Celebrating National Milk Day: Exploring Dairy and Plant-Based Alternatives

Two glasses of milk toast in front of cows. UF/IFAS Photo by Camila Guillen. January 11th, National Milk Day: A time to honor the dairy industry and the essential role milk plays in our diets. As we raise a glass to commemorate this day, it’s also an opportune moment to delve into the world of milk alternatives. Join…

January 16, 2024

Does Organic Mean Safe?

A new association for empowerment is in Florida! Extension professionals from the University of Florida and Florida A&M University have come together to create the Florida Women in Agriculture Association. The group is still in the development process, but the organizers hope to bring it into action in 2024. Read more to find out what…

January 16, 2024

Florida Women in Agriculture Association

A new association for empowerment is in Florida! Extension professionals from the University of Florida and Florida A&M University have come together to create the Florida Women in Agriculture Association. The group is still in the development process, but the organizers hope to bring it into action in 2024. Read more to find out what…

January 15, 2024

Weekly “What is it?”: Brown pelican

Pelicans have large wingspans and are graceful flyers, despite their larger bodies. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS Extension My husband was born and raised in Pensacola, spending many of his childhood weekends fishing, swimming, or camping along local waterways. So, it was a bit of a surprise when he told me he…

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