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For the week beginning May 25, 2026 |
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Tick season is upon us! Summer rain and high temperatures are welcome conditions to promote growth of crops and landscape plants, but the same conditions are ideal for a dangerous arachnid hiding in vegetation. There are numerous species of ticks that inhabit Northwest Florida and although their primary natural hosts run from lizards, mice, rabbits, and deer they will happily take advantage of a passing human for a blood meal. UF/IFAS experts are available as news sources about tick prevention, removal and safety for yourself and your family. |
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| Hurricanes can be a devastating force – leveling trees, erasing beaches and damaging homes. But what do they do to wildlife? The answer ranges from the good to the bad to the ugly. Hurricanes sometimes help native species, but other times, they introduce and spread invasive species. Sometimes, they cause animals to evolve to survive these storms more easily, and sometimes they lead to mass migration or extinction. |
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What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say this adaptable crop illustrates how food can promote personal health, support local agriculture and help prevent disease – key priorities of UF’s Food is Medicine Initiative. |
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| Findings from an August 2025 public interest survey distributed to 1,035 residents from Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia reflect growing public concern about how agricultural threats can affect food systems, public health and disaster preparedness. |
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For families, grandparents, caregivers, camps, and educators, summer also brings that familiar question: How do we keep kids engaged once the novelty of sleeping in wears off? The good news: summer learning doesn’t have to feel like homework, and there are ready-to-use resources designed to help make it easy, engaging, and fun from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) bookstore to turn those simple moments into meaningful learning experiences. |
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| With summer headed our way and barbecue season in our sights, experts heed caution when the grill master takes their place at their smoky altar. Grilling and cookouts are a time-honored way to celebrate the Fourth of July and the summer in general, but they’re a battleground against foodborne illnesses, one University of Florida expert warns. |
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News from across the UF/IFAS network. |
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| Both inside and outside the classroom, Jaclyn Kropp constantly strives to provide passionate guidance and compassionate mentorship, a combination that earned her the 2025-2026 CALS Outstanding Graduate Advising/Mentor of the Year Award. |
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Innovation in turfgrass doesn’t happen overnight—and it certainly doesn’t happen in isolation. It is the result of years of research, rigorous field evaluation, and close collaboration between university scientists and industry partners. Few examples illustrate this better than the impact of Kevin Kenworthy, turfgrass breeder in the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, whose work continues to move seamlessly from research plots to sod farms, golf courses, and landscapes across Florida and beyond. |
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| Congratulations to University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences faculty, staff and students who were recognized for their research accomplishments during the 2026 UF/IFAS Research Awards dinner on May 20. |
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| Eastern lubbers are common in Central/Southern Florida. Eastern lubbers are common in Central/Southern Florida. This time of year, you may see many small black grasshoppers with neon yellow or orange markings. In July/August, these black nymphs will mature into colorful adults. |
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UF/IFAS researchers are studying how human contact may help dairy calves as they transition from milk to solid food, also known as the weaning period. |
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| Help prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria with nightly cleaning. Use this guide to create your own safe disinfecting solution. The guide also includes a list of which surfaces need regular cleaning. |
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