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January 10, 2023

Black-bellied whistling ducks at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is located in the rural western St. Lucie County. We have two freshwater ponds and predominantly pineflat woods forested areas. We are fortunate to have black-bellied whistling ducks that visit our ponds from time to time. The video below is a quick clip of the whistling ducks I saw…

January 10, 2023

Delicious Tea

Tea has many benefits. Because there are so many types of tea, it is the second most popular drink after water. You can drink it cold or hot, and the health benefits will be the same. There is herbal tea, green tea, black tea, and many others. Let’s talk about the health benefits of tea.…

January 9, 2023

Motivation to Move More and Sit Less

No matter your age our lifestyles have become very sedentary. Yet getting enough physical activity is a critical factor in our health status. Adequate physical activity helps your body function properly, improves sleep habits, and can reduce the risk for many chronic diseases that limit your lifestyle and life expectancy. What limits us from moving…

January 9, 2023

January First Friday with Florida First Detector

Recap of January First Friday with Florida First Detector Bagrada bug, Bagrada hilaris, Photo: Natasha Wright, Braman Termite & Pest Elimination In January, we talked all about stink bugs and other hemipteran insects. We focused on invasive insects in the subfamily Heteroptera. The subfamily Heteroptera includes not just stink bugs, but also lots of…

January 6, 2023

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is Back!

Family Day at the Dairy Farm is an open house held on February 11, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the UF/IFAS Dairy Farm located in Alachua, Florida. The event has been moved to earlier in the year in hopes of avoiding bad weather. This event offers the community an opportunity to see a…

January 6, 2023

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Broward County Project Recognitions-La Finca

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo What motivates people to adopt and model sustainable landscape practices in their urban landscapes? Meet Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Jeannie Schmidle. Jeannie graduated from the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer program class of 2018. In 2022, the University of…

January 5, 2023

Florida Sea Grant and partners issue Winter 2023 Overview of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

Scientists apply an antibiotic paste to stop the progression of SCTLD. Photo Credit: Brian Walker.Since 2014, Florida’s Coral Reef has been fighting an outbreak of a communicable, waterborne disease called stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD). Just released, the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease & Response on Florida’s Coral Reef: Winter 2023 Overview details the status of…

January 5, 2023

Video: Freeze Damage to Homeowner Citrus

Temperatures in December 2022 were very damaging to many citrus plants in North Florida. It is necessary to give plants plenty of time into spring and summer to see if they will regrow and where that growth will occur. Learn how to care for your citrus that is suffering from cold temperature damage with Beth…

January 4, 2023

Care of Freeze-Injured Citrus Trees

Recent widespread hard freezes more than likely resulted in damage to many of the citrus trees in Northwest Florida. Cold damage will become more evident as we move into the spring and summer of 2023. It is best to take a “wait and see” approach and delay pruning and fertilization until new growth occurs…

January 4, 2023

Take a Sip of Comfort – January is National Soup Month

January is the perfect time to cuddle under a blanket, put your favorite movie or show on, and enjoy a delicious hearty bowl of soup as the climate gets colder. Soups are one of those foods that are truly versatile, and they are what you make it! They can be broth-based, filled with veggies or…

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