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January 31, 2024

Florida Arbor Day 2024 – Tips for Tree Planting

Arbor Day was established to celebrate trees and their beneficial ecosystem services they provide for humans and our environment. Florida Arbor Day is on January 19, 2024, as cooler months are the best time to plant trees, although trees can be planted all year round in Florida. If you want to plant a tree, but…

January 31, 2024

Spanish Moss, a new episode from Your Central Florida Yard podcast

Spanish moss: creepy or cool? What comes to mind when you think of a southern landscape? Large , graceful oaks draped oh-so-perfectly with Spanish moss ? Spanish moss is a quintessential part of our landscapes “down south” and it is often something that interests our visitors. What do you know about Spanish moss—there are many…

January 30, 2024

These Are Not the Pests You’re Looking For

We want our plants to do their best: to grow, to be healthy, to flourish, to bloom, and in the case of fruit trees, to produce. As the Commercial Tropical Fruit Extension Agent for Miami-Dade County, I am often presented with what the grower sometimes believes are major problems, when in fact, the pest (or…

January 30, 2024

Resources for Women in Agriculture

Are you an Extension professional or woman working in agriculture? Do you need help finding resources? There are many organizations and options out there if you know where to look. The Florida Women in Agriculture Association has begun compiling a list of resources for women in agriculture. We are happy to share this as it…

January 29, 2024

Faculty Feature: Dr. Bin Liu, Nutritional Sciences

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bin Liu to our Discover FSHN Series! Dr. Liu is an assistant professor of human nutrition in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida. Her lab‘s research focuses on investigating the effects of calcium on cardiac dysfunctions and developing novel therapies to treat diseases of the heart. In this interview, learn about…

January 29, 2024

Sipping With Confidence: All About Sarasota County’s Drinking Water

Sarasota County is privileged to source its drinking water from diverse outlets, combining surface and well water to cater to the county’s needs. The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority contributes roughly half of the county’s drinking water. The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority draws surface water from the Peace River to…

January 26, 2024

What is thatch?

Thatch is the layer of dead material and organic matter between the soil surface and grass. It gives Florida grasses a sponge-like feel under the feet that springs back when you step. This layer can be a double-edged sword. It provides many benefits but if left to accumulate can have a negative impact on the…

January 26, 2024

Weekly “What is it?”: Japanese climbing fern

Japanese climbing fern growing along a trail in Santa Rosa County. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS Extension Walking through the forest, Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) might catch your eye. The fronds are delicate and almost lacy in shape, winding their way along the stems of shrubs and trunks of trees. Like most…

January 25, 2024

Support the Future of Agriculture!

The bright lights of the Ferris wheel, a taste of those delicious, boiled peanuts, the sound of the auctioneer, and that familiar fresh sawdust smell. Those are some of my favorite things about the Osceola County Fair! So, grab some of those boiled peanuts and come to the Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show arena to cheer…

January 25, 2024

New UF/IFAS publication: Managing impacts of flooding, groundwater rise on septic systems

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection estimates the state has more than 2 million septic systems. If an owner does not properly maintain one, it poses an environmental threat to the state’s drinking water. Besides regular maintenance, managing the impacts of flooding and groundwater rise are two more issues owners must address. A new UF/IFAS…

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