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Peanut Butter Challenge 2023 – Spread the Word

Knock Knock. Who’s there? Peanut. Peanut who? Peanut, butter open the door! During the month of October, we will begin the Peanut Butter Challenge so please spread the news! The Peanut Butter Challenge runs from October 1 through the 31st and we are collecting donations of unopened jars of peanut butter in any size. You butter believe that we want to collect…

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Do Soldiers Need a Pesticide License?

  You may be thinking “I thought only farmers used pesticides, what are you talking about the military for?” Our more frequent readers will already know that pesticides are used for all sorts of things, including mosquito control, rat/rodent control, and a plethora of other pests. So YES, the military uses pesticides to manage pests…

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Hurricane Idalia: Florida agricultural production losses top $78M, UF economists estimate

The UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program assesses impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Idalia is newly released. The report estimates a credible range of losses fromThe UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program assesses impacts to Florida agriculture following extreme weather events. The preliminary report for Hurricane Idalia is newly…

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UF/IFAS scientists seek to lure mosquitoes, build better surveillance system for southeast region with USDA-NIFA grant

Yoosook Lee sets up a new trap for the latest experiment designed to lure invasive and native mosquitoes through certain scents.Mosquitoes’ sense of smell tells them when humans and wildlife are in biting distance, according to science. Over time, scientists have learned which types of scents and fragrances can lure mosquitoes best. Over the next two…

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Weekly “What is it?”: Succession

      Heavy erosion has removed soil from this bluff, which will eventually take down the trees. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS Extension There’s as popular show called Succession on TV these days that has racked up lots of critical acclaim. It can be hard to watch, though, as the characters are mostly unlikable members of…

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Genomics: Transforming the Beef Industry

By Raluca Mateescu, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida Genomics is the field dedicated to exploring DNA’s structure, function, evolution, and genetic composition in animals. It encompasses the entirety of genes and genetic material present within an organism or cell. Within the beef industry, genomic technologies have captured the attention of producers and attracted substantial…

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Tiny purple Podocarpus parasites

Distorted, Pale Green New Growth – Aphids on Podocarpus are AfootWhile many landscape plants can be considered “pest-free”, on occasion there are insects that pop up which are problematic or at least need some attention.  Knowing about an insect pest, its overall impact to a plant, and how to manage it effectively can really make…

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