Understanding Fertilizers and Soil Amendments

Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw, Guodong Liu, and Yuncong Li.

Choosing the right fertilizer/amendment type (organic or inorganic/synthetic) can impact soil health, plant vigor, environmental sustainability, and overall farm profitability. This guide provides a comparison of organic fertilizers/amendments and inorganic/synthetic fertilizers/amendments, covering their differences, advantages, disadvantages, and impacts on soil to aid growers in making informed decisions.

Energycane Cultivar Descriptive Fact Sheet: UFCP 74-1010

Amandeep Sharma, Simranjot Kaur, and Hardev Sandhu.

Energycane is a high-fiber sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) that is considered as a dedicated feedstock for lignocellulosic ethanol production. The energycane cultivar UFCP 74-1010 was developed through collaborative research between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Canal Point, FL, and the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center at Belle Glade. This fact sheet discusses different attributes related to this cultivar’s yield and disease resistance, which may assist growers and the biofuel industry to make an informed decision on cultivation and management of this cultivar.

Managing Vine Growth in Peanuts: When to Use Plant Growth Regulators

Olive Stewart, Satinderpal Singh, Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, and Keith Wynn.

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are commonly used in cotton and fruit trees. This publication outlines the benefits of PGRs and discusses when they can be a practical tool for peanut farmers, Extension agents, and agricultural workers.

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