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Agriculture
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Common Poultry Diseases
This fact sheet lists the most common poultry diseases and gives treatment and prevention tips. More...
Cover Crops
Increase soil fertility, suppress weeds, and control erosion. Find appropriate “green manures”. More...
Agroforestry
Grow trees in combination with crops or animals to benefit farmers, landowners, and communities. More...
Tractor Safety
Tractor incidents account for most farm-related injuries. Help ensure a safe farm environment. More...
Basic Hoof Care for Horses
This guide provides tips for trimming and shoeing horses to promote healthy and strong hooves and legs. More...
The Organic System Plan
Every organic farmer is required to have an organic system plan. Get tips for constructing your plan. More...
All Stories
- Africanized Honey Bees
- Agroforestry: Options for Landowners
- Avoiding West Nile Virus
- Alternative Farm Enterprises
- Bird Flu Facts
- BMPs: The Wave of the Future
- Chilli Thrips
- Chilli Thrips: Bio Control Method
Citrus and Cold - Citrus Canker News (written Jan. 2006)
- Citrus Greening Disease
- Cogongrass: An Invasive Plant
- Colony Collapse Disorder
- Community Supported Agriculture
- Coping with Drought in the Landscape
- Dairy Goat Production Guide
- Developing a Risk-free Peanut (written Dec. 2006)
- El Niño is Back! (written Sept. 2006)
Exclusion Methods for Greenhouse Vegetable Pests - FAWN at Your Fingertips
- Florida Beekeeping Calendar
- Florida Cracker Cattle
- Florida's Venomous Snakes
- Food Safety on the Farm –
An Overview of Good Agricultural Practices - Grass Tetany
- Heat Stress
- Hurricane Preparation for Farmers and Ranchers
- Laurel Wilt
- Layout and Design Considerations for a Wholesale Container Nursery
- Maintenance Safety
- Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows
- Manure Matters
- Microgreens: A Specialty Crop
- New Web Site for the Ruskin Lab
- Open-Field Soilless Culture of Vegetables
- Organic Vegetable Seeds
- Pastured Poultry
- Pesticide CEUs Available Online
- Pesticide Licensing (Pesticide Information Office)
- Small Farms on the Web
- Small Farms: Direct Marketing
- Small Farms: Getting Started
- Soil Testing
- Starting a Farmers' Market
- Strawberry Disorders
- Sunbelt Ag Expo
- Sunbelt Ag Expo 2006: New Building for UF
- Tractor Safety
- Value Added Agriculture
- Virtual Field Days
- Weather Resources
- Whiteflies
- Worker Protection Standards
- Worker Safety Training
Bug Bytes
All Stories
- Africanized Honey Bees
- Bed Bugs
- Biting & Stinging Insects
- Chilli Thrips
- Colony Collapse Disorder
- Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
- Featured Creatures Web Site
- Fire Ants
- Fleas & Ticks
- Lawn Caterpillars
- Lovebugs
- Mole Crickets
- Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites
- Pesticide CEUs Available Online
- Pesticide Licensing (Pesticide Information Office)
Scentless Plant Bugs - Sod Webworms
- Termites in Mulch?
- Ticks
West Nile Virus - Whiteflies
Environment
Current Stories
Shark Attacks
Florida shark attacks are highest in September, and most incidents occur in shallow water. More...
Wildlife Calendar
With fall comes some new species and increased wildlife activity. Find out what to look for this month. More...
Lovebugs
They’re back in full force in September. Learn the best way to remove lovebugs from your car. More...
Florida Wildlife FAQs
From endangered species to wildlife-friendly landscaping, get your questions answered here. More...
Africanized Honey Bees
Africanized honey bees are established in Florida. Dispel myths and learn how to manage their presence. More...
Snakes in Residential Areas
Snakes can help regulate populations of disease-spreading rodents. Find out how to coexist peacefully. More...
All Stories
- Africanized Honey Bees: What's the Buzz?
- Air Potato
- Alligator Safety
- Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites
Bats in Florida - Birdfeeding: How to Choose a Birdfeeder
- Biting & Stinging Insects
- Boating Safety
- Cavity Nesting Birds
- Cogongrass
- Conservation Easements
- Cuban Treefrogs
- Earth Day (Written April 2007, Updated April 2009)
- Florida Butterflies Sheet
- Florida Master Naturalist Program
- Florida’s Frogs
- Florida's Venomous Snakes
- Florida's Water Resources
- For the Birds: The Florida Bird Monitoring Program
- Gulf Oil Spill: What You can Do
- Identifying a Tree
- Identifying Poisonous Plants
- Invasive Plants: What You Can Do
- Lightning Safety: Don't Be a Victim
- Living Shorelines
- Lovebugs
- Making a Treefrog House
- Marine Toads (aka Cane Toads, Giant Toads)
- Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites
- Native Habitats for Monarch Butterflies in South Florida
- Nuisance Wildlife
- Poisonous Plants
- Rip Currents: Don’t Panic!
- Shark Attacks: Reducing the Risk
- Ticks & Tick-borne Diseases
- Trail Hiking
- UF Water Institute
- Venomous Spiders in Florida
- Value of Oak Trees to Wildlife
- Wastewater Treatment Wetlands
- Wildlife Calendar (Activities by Month)
Families & Consumers
Current Stories
Bed Bugs
Bed bug infestations are on the rise. Learn how to detect and treat bed bugs in your home. More...
Egg Recall
Salmonella in eggs is a nationwide issue. Learn handling and cooking methods to keep your food safe. More...
Reducing Backpack Weight
School semester weighing you down? Find out how to reduce the load, improve posture, and prevent injury. More...
Snack Attacks: Be Prepared
A snack attack may occur when your children come home from school. Plan ahead to have healthy foods ready. More...
Preventing Foreclosure
If you are worried about missed mortgage payments, this guide gives resources to get back on track. More...
Buying Insurance
Insurance policies can be confusing and complicated. Here is information about several types of insurance. More...
All Stories
- Bed Bugs
- Being an Involved Father: What Does It Mean?
- Bullying
- Christmas Trees
- E. coli Infections
- Easing Pregnancy Discomforts
- Emerging Pathogens Initiative
- Encouraging Positive Youth Video Game Activities
- Energy Conservation in the Home
- Facing Foreclosure
- Family Dinner
- Fighting the Holiday Blues
- Filing an Insurance Claim
- Fire Safety: Holidays & Winter
- Fireworks Safety
- Fleas & Ticks
- Food Allergies
- Food Safety
- Food Safety: Does Your Kitchen Pass the Test?
- Freezing Fruit
Gas Prices & Saving Money - Grill Safety
- Halloween Safety
- Hand Washing
- Handling Money: Credit Use
- Healthy Swimming--CDC
Heart Health: Show Your Love - Heat Stress
- Holiday Shopping
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Housing As We Grow Older
- Hurricane Preparation for Families
- Importance of Family Dinner
- Is Your House a Sick House?
- JobStart Series
- Lightning Safety: Don't Be a Victim
- Living with Diabetes
- Managing in Tough Times
- Marine Toads: A Danger to Your Pets
- Mold & Mildew
- Mosquitoes: How to Avoid Their Bites
- Mother’s Day Flowers: Keep Them Alive Longer
- No-cook Recipes
Nutrition & Oral Health - Nutritious School Lunches
- Pack Food Safety with Your Tailgate Party!
- Protect Your Money & Credit
- Protect Your Skin from UV
- Raising Healthy Children: Begin with Breakfast
- Reducing Backpack Weight
- Food Safety: Restaurant and Take-out Foods
- Salmonella Infections
- Save Money by Saving Energy
- Summer Tips for Newlyweds
- 66 Ways to Save Money
- Tax Filing
- Ticks
- Turkey Safety
- Vacation Planning
- Valentine's Day Flowers: Keep Them Alive Longer
- Weight Loss & Healthy Living
- Winter & Holiday Fire Safety
Lawn & Garden
Current Stories
Herbs for Fall
Eat seasonally by planting fall-specific herbs. Find tips on planting, harvesting, and storing. More...
Garden Insect Management
Florida vegetable gardens attract many types of insects. Use our guide to help identify and manage vegetable pests. More...
Principles of Landscape Design
If you want to improve property value or create a new look, use this primer for home landscaping. More...
Growing Mango
Mangos are considered one of the finest fruits in the world. Use our tips for growing them at home. More...
Chinch Bugs
We offer several control methods for the most difficult-to-manage pest of St. Augustinegrass. More...
Gardenias
Gardenias are common in Florida gardens. Here are Florida-friendly maintenance practices. More...
All Stories
- African Violets
- Azalea Zeal: When to Prune
- Bahiagrass
- Bird of Paradise
- Building a Floating Hydroponic Garden
- Bulbs in the Florida Garden
- Choosing a Lawngrass
- Community Gardens
- Composting: How to Choose or Make a Bin
- Chilli Thrips
- Crape Myrtles Now In the Red
- Drought in Florida: Water Your Lawn Wisely
- Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
- Enviroscaping
- Fire Ants
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- Gardening in a Minute Radio Show
- Green Industry is Big Business
- Growing Orchids in Florida
- Growing Potatoes at Home
- Growing Roses
- The "GrowSmart" Campaign
- Herbs for Fall
- Herbs for Spring
- Is Your Grass Looking Ragged?
- Landscaping with Fire in Mind
- Landscaping with Native Plants
- Lawn Caterpillars
- Mistletoe
- Mole Crickets
- Mulch: Getting it and Using it
- Nematodes
- Nun's Orchid
- Organic Vegetable Gardening
- Overseeding for Winter Color
- Palms for Florida
- Poinsettias
- Pollination in the Garden
- Protecting Ornamental Plants from the Cold
- Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs
- Railroad Vine
- Recycling Yard Trash as Mulch
- Red Crape Myrtle
- School Gardens
- Scentless Plant Bugs
- Small Gardens: Hand Pollination of Squash and Corn
- Soil Testing
- Steps to a Spring Vegetable Garden
- Stop Crape Murder!
- Storm Cleanup
- Sudden Oak Death
- Termites in Mulch?
- Valentine's Day Flowers
- Vegetable Garden Insects Sheet
- Vegetable Gardening
- Water Conservation: The "GrowSmart" Campaign
- Weeds
- Whiteflies
Sustainable Living
Current Stories
Natural Pest Management
Using natural products can help you avoid the disadvantages and risks of using synthetic pesticides. More...
Human and Wildlife Conflict
An increase in human residents can decrease wildlife habitat. Use our tips to prevent this loss. More...
Saving Energy and Money
Put an end to your high utility bills. See this fact sheet for low-cost, easy tips on saving energy. More...
Natural Resources Assistance
Find organizations that give technical assistance to urban landowners interested in conservation. More...
Reducing Packaging Waste
Product packaging is a major source of consumer trash. Shopping choices can help reduce this waste. More...
Why Does Sustainability Matter?
Learn more about the definition of sustainability and why sustainable practices are necessary. More...
All Stories
- Carbon Footprints
- Community Gardening
- Community Supported Agriculture
- Conservation Easements
- Conservation Starts at Home
- Earth Day
- Energy Conservation in the Home
- Facts About Bottled Water
- Fluorescent Lighting at Home
- Green Roofs for Urban Landscaping
- Paper or Plastic
- Renewable Energy
- Starting a Farmers' Market
- Sustainable Community Development
- Sustainable Fishing
- Why Does Sustainability Matter?
Disaster Prep & Recovery
General Information
Use these general resources to be prepared for hurricanes, fire, flood, terrorism, and other disasters. More...
Hurricane Prep for Families
Hurricane season is here! Make plans now to protect your loved ones during storms and other disasters. More...
Hurricane Prep for Ag Producers
Use our tips for farmers and ranchers to protect your home, property, and business in times of disaster. More...
Hurricane Prep for
Community Leaders
Communities look to their leaders for guidance during emergencies. We offer materials that can help. More...
4-H Youth Development
Current Stories
Get Involved with 4-H
Join a 4-H club, or volunteer with us! Volunteers are the key to providing 4-H programs for youth. More...
All Stories
- Celebrate National 4-H Week
Florida 4-H Legislature
4-H Camping: Lessons for Life
4-H Camps Hit the Mark!
4-H Day at the Capitol
4-H Forest Ecology Contest
4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP)
The Gatorshade® Program
Get Involved With 4-H
Learning and Leading for Civic Engagement Initiative
YEAH! Campaign: Fresh from Florida
