Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS

Outdoors

Public urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida

Jan 9, 2025
Scientists concerned about potential for invasion in new Florida waterways.
Outdoors

UF’s new DNA-based locator to help remove invasive snakes

Nov 30, 2024
DNA to pinpoint species location.
Health

UF/IFAS: Tips to deal with unwanted pests during storms

Sep 28, 2024
Surge in pest activity accompanies storm season.
Featured

UF/IFAS aims to increase South Florida farm success with new programs

Jul 28, 2024
Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from […]
Local Living

UF scientists ask divers, boaters to watch for invasive species

Jul 4, 2024
Study trying to identify spread of pulse corals.
Outdoors

From feared predator to eco-hero: UF/IFAS explains alligator’s role

Jun 9, 2024
Alligators crucial to Everglades restoration.
Health

UF/IFAS: Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria?

Apr 23, 2024
New research sheds light on impacts of temperatures in mosquito species carrying malaria-causing parasite.
Outdoors

UF launches water use survey for landscaping

Apr 21, 2024
Survey open until June 1.
Outdoors

UF studies agriculture impacts on grasslands, wetlands

Feb 4, 2024
Research published in coordination with six other institutions.
News

UF: local fertilizer bans, and timing, can impact water quality

Feb 3, 2024
Publication summarizes past research.
Local News

UF evaluates the impact of urban agriculture

Jan 28, 2024
Three-year study ended with framework to guide urban farming.
Outdoors

UF study shows national decrease in bird diversity

Jan 1, 2024
Study analyzed urban and agricultural areas.
Local Living

UF/IFAS experts offer healthy eating tips for holiday travel

Nov 21, 2023
Maintaining healthy eating habits when traveling during holidays is challenging.
Education

UF tracks spread of termites in Key West over past 22 years

Oct 1, 2023
New termite species arrived and started spreading.
Local Living

Finding Your Frugal: Saving on school supplies

Jul 21, 2023
Florida’s annual school sales tax holiday runs from July 24 through Aug. 6.
Local Living

Find Your Frugal: Saving at farmers markets

Aug 21, 2022
Six tips to keep costs down shopping local vendors.
Local Living

Find Your Frugal: Summer family fun ideas

Aug 7, 2022
Seven low-cost, free options for inexpensive summer fun.
Local Living

Find Your Frugal: Tips to getting, keeping credit

Jul 31, 2022
Five insights to getting credit responsibly, keeping it healthy.
Local Living

Finding Your Frugal: Saving on school supplies

Jul 17, 2022
UF/IFAS explains six strategies for heading into school sales tax holiday.
Local Living

Find Your Frugal: Tips on auto expenses

Jul 10, 2022
UF/IFAS explains five ways to save on auto expenses.