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Florida Land Steward Update, September 29, 2023

October 6, 2023
PARTICIPATE IN THE LONGLEAF PINE RESTORATION SURVEY Longleaf pineThe Forest Landowners Association is conducting a survey of private landowners in the Southeast to gain insights into the complexities and challenges of longleaf pine restoration on private lands and identify potential opportunities to mitigate these challenges. This survey is for anyone who owns or manages forestland in the…

Post-Hurricane Landscaping Tips: Pines in Decline

October 5, 2023
Florida is no stranger to the powerful forces of hurricanes that sweep through its landscapes, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricane Idalia, Ian, and Irma have all drastically impacted our local landscapes in recent years. While immediate attention is often focused on the visible damage (ex. uprooted trees, down limbs, etc.) caused by these storms,…

International Research Experience Energizes Student’s Future Career

October 5, 2023
Palmer with ice corer during research project.UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) student Katelyn Palmer spent this past summer conducting research in Greenland. The microbiology and cell science senior worked under UF/IFAS Microbiology and Cell Science Associate Professor Brent Christner. Their work focused on observing microbial colonies found in Greenland and their endurance within the extreme…

International Research Experience Energizes Student’s Future Career

October 5, 2023
Palmer with ice corer during research project.UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) student Katelyn Palmer spent this past summer conducting research in Greenland. The microbiology and cell science senior worked under UF/IFAS Microbiology and Cell Science Associate Professor Brent Christner. Their work focused on observing microbial colonies found in Greenland and their endurance within the extreme…

Florida Toothachegrass – Wild Weeds

October 4, 2023
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Toothachegrass Ctenium floridanum   Florida toothachegrass is a perennial grass that has wide, bright green basal leaves and tall (2-3 ft) flowering stems. Flower clusters are narrow spikes held singly at the top of the stem, spikelets are held on one side of the spike and…

LEED for Cities Certification: A Roadmap for Success

October 3, 2023
[CREDIT: U.S. Green Building Council]Sarasota County is proud to announce that it has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “Gold” certification and national accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council, an honor recognizing an array of efforts to increase sustainability and resilience across the county.  Unlike certification for individual buildings, this designation evaluated sustainability and resilience…

Weekly “What is it?”: Hearts-a-bustin’

October 3, 2023
      The nubby fruit/seedpods of the Euonymous shrub look like warty strawberries. Don’t eat them, though! Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS Extension Over the weekend, I drove through Magnolia Springs, Alabama, just over the state line in Baldwin County. It is a charming little area, and the only place in the country where…

KEEPING YOUR FOOD SAFE THIS TAILGATING SEASON

September 29, 2023
Tailgating and football go hand in hand. Tailgating literally means serving food and drink from the tailgate of a car or truck. These pre-game parties often involve salads, sandwiches, and grilling food. The following tips can help protect you and your guests from food poisoning by keeping your food safe to eat. Bring a thermometer…

Where to Find Weather Information for Nursery Growers in Miami-Dade County When Monitoring Low Temperatures for Cold Protection?

September 29, 2023
Qingchun Liu, Teresa Olczyk, and William R. Lusher Ornamental productions in Miami-Dade County are concentrated in the Homestead area, the southwest corner of the County. During the wintertime, particularly from late December through January, the temperature occasionally could drop to below 40 °F, which can cause irreversible damage to the tropical and subtropical plants without…
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