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Florida Land Steward Update, September 19, 2025Conservation

Florida Land Steward Update, September 19, 2025

“MIND THE GAPS” WORKSHOPS: ENGAGE IN LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION EFFORTS Initiated by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and many partners, the goal of “Mind the Gaps” gatherings is to recognize geographical connections that are irreplaceable. Rather than “avoiding growth” or sitting by idly as urbanization advances across the state, we Read More

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UF/IFAS warns of emerging pest threatening South Florida crops: Two-spot cotton leafhopper detected

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is alerting growers to a new pest of concern making its mark in South Florida farms and nurseries: the invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper. Measuring only 2.5 to 3 millimeters in its adult stage, the two-spot cotton leafhopper can cause serious damage to food and Read More