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September 12, 2022

September is National Food Safety Month

      Washing a tomato under running water above a kitchen sink. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS Extension] September has been designated as National Food Safety Education Month by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And, even though the United States has one of the safest food supplies in the world, according to the U.S. Food and…

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September 9, 2022

Discovering Dissolved Oxygen

We all know how important oxygen is to all life.  It is an element with the atomic number of 8, meaning it has eight protons and eight electrons.  It has an atomic mass of 16 indicating that it also has eight neutrons.  Oxygen is a gas at room temperature indicating that 70°F is VERY hot…

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September 9, 2022

Hurricane Prep for Farms

  Is your farm or ranch prepared for hurricane season? It is important to consider hurricane prep for farms before the storm. As the 2022 hurricane season starts at a leisurely pace, there’s talk of what the rest of the season holds.  Taking a proactive approach to disaster planning can help your farm or ranch weather…

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September 8, 2022

Sweet Celebration: National Honeybee Day

National Honeybee Day 2022 Written by Hailey Peirce for Nickie Munroe       A honeybee pollinating a blueberry blossom. Without honeybees we would not have many enjoyable fruits. uf-ifas-photo by Tyler Jones August 20th, 2022, is National Honeybee Day.  Today we are focusing on all things honey.  We all know the delicious sweetness that honey…

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September 8, 2022

Find Your Frugal: Save water, save money

With summer’s heat still simmering in Florida and in many parts of the United States, people may be tempted to water their lawns and take more showers. Beth Robertson, water conservation specialist for UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, is one of many UF/IFAS Extension experts statewide who can help you with cost-saving tips on water use. Only water when…

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September 8, 2022

September First Friday with Florida First Detector

Recap of September First Friday with Florida First Detector On September 2, 2022, we dove into an overview of invasive species Florida. An invasive species is a non-native species that causes economic or environmental harm or harm to humans. It is estimated that invasive species cost over 1.2 trillion dollars annually in the United States.…

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September 8, 2022

Florida-Friendly Landscape Management for Honeybee Conservation

We are increasingly aware of the plight of honeybees in our environment. Individual homeowners can aid honeybees and other pollinators by adjusting a few landscaping practices. Plant selection, insect pest management, and general mindfulness are important to helping encourage resilient pollinator populations.               Laurie Kromfolz examines Blanket Flowers, Gaillardia,…

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September 7, 2022

Study shows fertilizer ordinances improve water quality, but timing matters

Local fertilizer ordinances do help improve water quality in lakes, but the timing of fertilizer restrictions influences their effectiveness. Researchers found that winter fertilizer bans were associated with the biggest improvements in nutrient levels in lakes. These findings can help inform community efforts to reduce nutrient run-off. A new University of Florida study has found that local…

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