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Agriculture
Current Stories
Chilli Thrips: Bio Control Method
These tiny insects threaten Florida's crops. Fortunately, a predatory mite gobbles them up like popcorn. More...
Best Management Practices
Due to a state-wide effort to reduce pollution of Florida's waters, best management practices, or BMPs, are the future of agriculture in Florida. More...
Exclusion Methods for Managing Greenhouse Vegetable Pests
Use these techniques to keep invaders such as whiteflies--and the viruses they carry--out of your greenhouses. More...
Alternative Farm Enterprises
Increase your farm's income by offering unique opportunities in ecotourism and other alternative enterprises. More...
Avoiding West Nile Virus
West Nile virus (WNV) is carried by mosquitoes. If transmitted to humans, it can cause severe encephalitis. More...
All Stories
- Africanized Honey Bees
- Agroforestry: Options for Landowners
- Avoiding West Nile Virus
- Alternative Farm Enterprises
- Bird Flu Facts
- BMPs: The Wave of the Future
- Chilli Thrips
- Chilli Thrips: Bio Control Method
Citrus and Cold - Citrus Canker News (written Jan. 2006)
- Citrus Greening Disease
- Cogongrass: An Invasive Plant
- Colony Collapse Disorder
- Community Supported Agriculture
- Coping with Drought in the Landscape
- Developing a Risk-free Peanut (written Dec. 2006)
- El Niño is Back! (written Sept. 2006)
Exclusion Methods for Greenhouse Vegetable Pests - FAWN at Your Fingertips
- Florida's Venomous Snakes
- Grass Tetany
- Heat Stress
- Hurricane Preparation for Farmers and Ranchers
- Maintenance Safety
- Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows
- Manure Matters
- New Web Site for the Ruskin Lab
- Pesticide CEUs Available Online
- Pesticide Licensing (Pesticide Information Office)
- Small Farms on the Web
- Soil Testing
- Starting a Farmers' Market
- Strawberry Disorders
- Sunbelt Ag Expo
- Sunbelt Ag Expo 2006: New Building for UF
- Tractor Safety
- Virtual Field Days
- Weather Resources
- Whiteflies
- Worker Protection Standards
- Worker Safety Training
Bug Bytes
Current Story
Lovebugs
Contrary to popular belief, this insect was not introduced to the state by the University of Florida. More...
All Stories
- Africanized Honey Bees
- Bed Bugs
- Biting & Stinging Insects
- Chilli Thrips
- Colony Collapse Disorder
- Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
- Featured Creatures Web Site
- Fire Ants
- Fleas & Ticks
- Lawn Caterpillars
- Lovebugs
- Mole Crickets
- Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites
- Pesticide CEUs Available Online
- Pesticide Licensing (Pesticide Information Office)
Scentless Plant Bugs - Sod Webworms
- Termites in Mulch?
- Ticks
West Nile Virus - Whiteflies
Environment
Current Stories
Lovebugs
Contrary to popular belief, this insect was not introduced to the state by the University of Florida. More...
Rip Currents: Don’t Panic!
Keeping a cool head can help you survive getting caught in one of these dangerous currents. More...
Wildlife Happenings
Whether you prefer to experience nature in the wild or at home, you can find out what Florida's animals are doing now. More..
Identifying Poisonous Plants
Numerous people are injured each year by common poisonous plants--poison ivy, oak, and sumac. More...
Avoiding Mosquito Bites
Female mosquitoes need blood so their eggs can develop into offspring. Prevent them from feeding on you! More...
All Stories
- Africanized Honey Bees: What's the Buzz?
- Air Potato
- Alligator Safety
Bats in Florida - Biting & Stinging Insects
- Boating Safety
- Cogongrass
- Conservation Easements
- Cuban Treefrogs
- Earth Day (Written April 2007, Updated April 2009)
- Florida Master Naturalist Program
- Florida's Venomous Snakes
- Florida's Water Resources
- For the Birds: The Florida Bird Monitoring Program
- Invasive Plants: What You Can Do
- Lightning Safety: Don't Be a Victim
- Lovebugs
- Marine Toads (aka Cane Toads, Giant Toads)
- Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites
- Nuisance Wildlife
- Poisonous Plants
- Rip Currents: Don’t Panic!
- Shark Attacks: Reducing the Risk
- Ticks & Tick-borne Diseases
- Trail Hiking
- UF Water Institute
- Wastewater Treatment Wetlands
- Wildlife Calendar (Activities by Month)
Families & Consumers
Current Stories
Food Safety
Good personal hygiene is the most important part of preventing foodborne illness. More...
No-cook Recipes
With these quick-fix meals, you can be eating healthy in a snap at any time of day! More..
Managing in Tough Times
Follow these guidelines for successful money management during these tough financial times. More...
Facing Foreclosure
Many homeowners find themselves facing this undesirable process in today's sluggish economy. More...
The Importance of Family Dinner
Eating dinner together as a family has become a thing of the past. Find out what you're missing! More...
All Stories
- Bed Bugs
- Being an Involved Father: What Does It Mean?
- Bullying
- Christmas Trees
- E. coli Infections
- Emerging Pathogens Initiative
- Energy Conservation in the Home
- Facing Foreclosure
- Family Dinner
- Fighting the Holiday Blues
- Filing an Insurance Claim
- Fire Safety: Holidays & Winter
- Fleas & Ticks
- Food Allergies
- Food Safety
- Freezing Fruit
Gas Prices & Saving Money - Grill Safety
- Halloween Safety
- Hand Washing
- Healthy Swimming--CDC
Heart Health: Show Your Love - Holiday Shopping
- Housing As We Grow Older
- Hurricane Preparation for Families
- Importance of Family Dinner
- Is Your House a Sick House?
- Lightning Safety: Don't Be a Victim
- Living with Diabetes
- Managing in Tough Times
- Marine Toads: A Danger to Your Pets
- Mold & Mildew
- Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites
- Mother’s Day Flowers: Keep Them Alive Longer
- No-cook Recipes
Nutrition & Oral Health - Nutritious School Lunches
- Pack Food Safety with Your Tailgate Party!
- Protect Your Money & Credit
- Protect Your Skin from UV
- Reducing Backpack Weight
- Salmonella Infections
- Save Money by Saving Energy
- 66 Ways to Save Money
- Tax Filing
- Ticks
- Turkey Safety
- Vacation Planning
- Valentine's Day Flowers: Keep Them Alive Longer
- Weight Loss & Healthy Living
- Winter & Holiday Fire Safety
Lawn & Garden
Current Stories
Organic Vegetable Gardening
Gardens may be grown year-round in Florida, but spring is the preferred season to produce vegetables. More...
Pest Alert: Whiteflies
Whiteflies have long been considered a major pest of ornamental crops, and the problem may get worse. More...
Water Your Lawn Wisely
Because of Florida's sandy soils, plants may experience drought stress after only a few days without rain or irrigation. More...
Fire Ants!
These invasive insects are notorious for their painful, burning stings that result in pustules and intense itching. More...
Landscaping with Fire in Mind
Drought conditions increase the risk of wildfire. Learn how to reduce the threat to your home and property. More...
All Stories
- African Violets
- Azalea Zeal: When to Prune
- Bulbs in the Florida Garden
- Choosing a Lawngrass
- Community Gardens
- Composting: How to Choose or Make a Bin
- Chilli Thrips
- Crape Myrtles Now In the Red
- Drought in Florida: Water Your Lawn Wisely
- Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
- Enviroscaping
- Fire Ants
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program
- Gardening in a Minute Radio Show
- Green Industry is Big Business
- Growing Potatoes at Home
- The "GrowSmart" Campaign
- Herbs for Fall
- Herbs for Spring
- Is Your Grass Looking Ragged?
- Mistletoe
- Mole Crickets
- Nun's Orchid
- Overseeding for Winter Color
- Palms for Florida
- Poinsettias
- Pollination in the Garden
- Protecting Ornamental Plants from the Cold
- Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs
- Pruning Roses
- Recycling Yard Trash as Mulch
- School Gardens
- Scentless Plant Bugs
- Soil Testing
- Steps to a Spring Vegetable Garden
- Stop Crape Murder!
- Storm Cleanup
- Sudden Oak Death
- Termites in Mulch?
- Valentine's Day Flowers
- Vegetable Gardening
- Water Conservation: The "GrowSmart" Campaign
- Weeds
Sustainable Living
Energy Efficiency at Home
UF Extension's new statewide energy conservation campaign targets Florida’s current and new residents. More...
Why Does Sustainability Matter?
Learn more about the definition of sustainability and why sustainable practices are necessary. More...
Sustainable Communities
Improve your local economy, reduce environmental impact, and create fair and healthy social interaction. More...
Conservation Starts At Home
Preserving Florida’s natural resources starts in your own yard. Try our tips for environmentally friendly living. More...
Green Roofs for Urban Areas
Green roofs--specially designed landscapes atop buildings--reduce pollution, save energy, and make lives more pleasant. More...
All Stories
- Community Gardening
- Community Supported Agriculture
- Conservation Easements
- Conservation Starts at Home
- Earth Day
- Energy Conservation in the Home
- Green Roofs for Urban Landscaping
- Starting a Farmers' Market
- Sustainable Community Development
Disaster Prep & Recovery
General Information
Use these general resources to be prepared for hurricanes, fire, flood, terrorism, and other disasters. More...
Hurricane Prep for Families
Hurricane season is here! Make plans now to protect your loved ones during storms and other disasters. More...
Hurricane Prep for Ag Producers
Use our tips for farmers and ranchers to protect your home, property, and business in times of disaster. More...
Hurricane Prep for
Community Leaders
Communities look to their leaders for guidance during emergencies. We offer materials that can help. More...
4-H Youth Development
Current Stories
Get Involved with 4-H
Join a 4-H club, or volunteer with us! Volunteers are the key to providing 4-H programs for youth. More...
All Stories
- Celebrate National 4-H Week
Florida 4-H Legislature
4-H Camping: Lessons for Life
4-H Camps Hit the Mark!
4-H Day at the Capitol
4-H Forest Ecology Contest
4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP)
The Gatorshade® Program
Get Involved With 4-H
Learning and Leading for Civic Engagement Initiative
YEAH! Campaign: Fresh from Florida
