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UF/IFAS Launches ‘Hopper Heroes’ Initiative To Track Leafhoppers, Planthoppers, And Treehoppers
Brian Bahder demonstrates a technique for capturing hoppers in a variety of environments. UF/IFAS photography
Spotted a tiny, colorful critter hop [...]
Pasco County Prescribed Burns Aim To Reduce Wildfire Risk
Wildfire Source: TFP File
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is conducting prescribed burns in Pasco [...]
University Of Florida Secures $300K NSF Grant To Address Phosphorus Pollution In South Florida Ecosystems
These freshwater channels and canals shown in South Florida are types of waterways where interventions could be deployed. Courtesy UF/IFAS Jehangir B [...]
UF/IFAS Extension Helps Florida Farmers Reduce Water Use By 40%
Craig Frey, left, and Cory Dombrowski check out a soil moisture meter. Dombrowski has utilized soil moisture sensors to help save Sakata Seed Inc. 40 [...]
Florida Citrus Industry Faces Grim Forecast Despite Stable Projections
Florida Citrus (TFP File Photo)
Florida's beleaguered citrus industry received a mixed bag of news this week, with a stable production forecast of [...]
Pasco County To Celebrate Arbor Day With Free Tree Giveaway
Arbor Day
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Pasco County is gearing up to celebrate Arbor Day with a free tree giveaway for residents. In partnership with Keep [...]
Calling All Green Thumbs! Become A Master Gardener In Pasco County
Gardening (File)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Do you have a passion for plants and a desire to share your gardening knowledge with others? If so, the UF/I [...]
Hurricane Milton: Florida Agricultural Production Losses Top $190M, UF Economists Estimate
Hurricane Milton destroyed infrastructure, including this greenhouse, at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce.
Hu [...]
Florida TaxWatch Highlights Alarming Decline Of State’s Citrus Industry
Florida Citrus (TFP File Photo)
Florida’s citrus industry, once a cornerstone of the state’s economy and identity, is facing a steep decline, acco [...]
Application Cycle Open In Florida For Rural And Family Lands Protection Program
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson (File)
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the opening of the application [...]