Learn to grow sustainable food gardens anywhere, join the free UF/IFAS Extension Broward Community Garden Hub project on April 13
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by Lourdes Mederos
22h ago
Master gardeners hold up a massive head of cabbage from the community garden. 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 growing food on a small scale, using venues such as small rooftops, balconies, community grounds, small urban farms, and even a small parcel of land, experts tout the benefits of such urban agriculture as a method that can build resilient communities, stave off food insecurity and promote sustainable food production. “However, th ..read more
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Unlocking the secrets of mites: Agricultural acarology workshop aims to increase expertise in this emerging science
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by Lourdes Mederos
3d ago
The two-spotted mite species is a major pest on more than 200 species of plants including fruit, ornamental and vegetable crops. Courtesy UF IFAS Photography. 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 mites are known as acarologists. Fewer than 100 scientists in the United States specialize in mites of agricultural importance. “This is a problem. Mites are multiplying and emerging in agriculture as a species of economic importance worldwide du ..read more
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UF/IFAS researchers review alternatives to prescribed burning
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by Megan Winslow
1w ago
Each year, the Florida Forest Service authorizes about 88,000 prescribed burns by landowners and public agencies on more than 2.1 million acres of land. Objectives include promoting healthy regeneration of vegetation, controlling disease among native plants and preventing wildfire. John McUmber using a chainsaw to cut down a dead tree at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station in November. Courtesy of UF/IFAS But prescribed burning is becoming an increasingly more challenging method of managing forested land for many reasons, among them a rapidly expanding population narrowing the state’s wildland-u ..read more
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Monitoring and measuring biodiversity require more than just numbers; scientists advocate for change
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by Lourdes Mederos
1w ago
Understanding the quantity of organisms and how they’re changing over time is crucial to understand and preserve the present state of flora and fauna. Photo courtesy Corey Callaghan. 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 and preserve the present state of flora and fauna. A study led by University of Florida scientists published today in the journal of Trends and Ecology and Evolution advocates for change to promote standardized p ..read more
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Looking to build a citywide compost program? Policy makers, others invited to UF/IFAS Compost Consortium on March 27
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by Lourdes Mederos
3w ago
Kitchen waste recycling in a composter that can be easily used for gardens. 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 Agricultural Sciences is leading the charge to help cities and counties build robust compost programs that are green, sustainable and economically beneficial. On March 27, the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center will host the first UF/IFAS Research Compost Consortium Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event inv ..read more
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UF/IFAS research: Can artificial intelligence outsmart invasive species?
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by Lourdes Mederos
1M ago
This Argentine black and white tegu was captured in St. Lucie County, where the population has grown. Argentine black and white tegus are large non-native invasive lizards posing a threat to the biodiversity and natural balance of Florida’s ecosystems. Tegus have a diverse diet including fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals and protected wildlife. They can also hibernate underground allowing them to survive cold temperatures. A team of scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are collaborating on a project in which researchers are te ..read more
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Investigación de UF/IFAS: ¿Puede la inteligencia artificial ganarle la batalla a las especies invasoras?
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by Luz Bahder
1M ago
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Este tegu argentino blanco y negro fue capturado en el condado de St. Lucie, donde su población ha crecido en los últimos años. Fotografía cortesía de UF/IFAS. Notas destacadas Los tegus argentinos blancos y negros, también conocidos como lagartos overos, son grandes reptiles invasores no nativos que representan una amenaza para la biodiversidad y el equilibrio natural de los ecosistemas de Florida. Los tegus poseen una dieta diversa que incluye frutas, vegetales, insectos ..read more
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Aproximadamente la mitad de los residentes de Florida desconocen las restricciones locales de agua
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by Luz Bahder
1M ago
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  La mitad de los residentes de Florida no conocen las restricciones locales sobre el uso del agua, pero aquellos que sí las conocen pueden ser persuadidos a cumplirlas, según muestra una nueva investigación de University of Florida. Las restricciones de agua pueden ser establecidas por las ciudades, los condados y los distritos de manejo del agua del estado. Laura Warner. Fotografía cortesía de UF/IFAS. Pero si los propietarios desconocen las normativas locales o regionales, es lógico que no puedan desarrollar pe ..read more
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UF study: About half of Florida residents are not aware of local water restrictions
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by Brad Buck
1M ago
Half of Florida residents don’t know about their local water restrictions, but those who are aware can be persuaded to abide by them, new University of Florida research shows. Water restrictions can be set by cities, counties and the state’s water management districts. Laura Warner. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography. But if homeowners don’t know the local or regional rules, it’s logical that they cannot develop favorable perceptions about these policies. Residential buy-in is the key to less irrigation, said Laura Warner, a UF/IFAS associate professor of agricultural education and communications ..read more
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Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change
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by Lourdes Mederos
1M ago
Matthew Thomas, a UF/IFAS professor and UF/IFAS Invasive Science Research Institute (ISRI) director. Thermal adaptation is the ability for organisms to adjust their life history traits as the temperature changes. In the case of mosquitoes, these traits can determine their risk of transmitting mosquito-borne diseases and how this risk might change in the future as they respond to climates warming. “Global drivers such as transport, trade and climate change, are altering the distribution of mosquitoes around the planet and, with this, comes shifting patterns of disease risk” said Matthew Thomas ..read more
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