Category: Water

Sprinkler heads of a linear irrigation system irrigating crops at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak, Florida.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural and Biological Engineering (Nov.–Dec.)

by Amanda Quintos
January 8, 2026

Agricultural Applications of Spraying Drones Wenhao Liu and Yiannis Ampatzidis. This publication explores the multifaceted applications of spraying drones in agriculture, emphasizing their advantages over traditional methods in terms of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Cost-share Programs, Drones, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Soil Moisture Sensors, UAV
Mangroves.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (Nov.–Dec.)

by Gillian McGuire
January 8, 2026

New Publication Involving Soil Resource Management Four Conservation Agricultural Practices to Manage Organic Soil Loss By Noel Manirakiza, Suraj Melkani, Xue Bai, Yang Lin, and Jehangir H. Bhadha. This factsheet highlights four common ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Field Management, Quality, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water Conservation, Water Management
Dr. Pratap Devkota (middle, grey shirt), Weed Science, and research team operating a drone.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: UF/IFAS Gulf Coast REC (Nov.–Dec.)

by Amanda Quintos
January 8, 2026

Selected UAV Options for Agricultural Imaging and Mapping Applications under Florida’s UAS Regulations Liyike Ji, Xu Wang, and Wael Elwakil. Florida governmental agencies must utilize drones only from approved manufacturers meeting the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Water
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Drones, Environmental Horticulture Department, Foliar Leaf Spots, Fungicide, Nitrogen, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Tampa Bay, UAV, Viburnum, Water

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Document Published by Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences During May and June

by Susan Gildersleeve
August 5, 2025

Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. These are the new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents from the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences during May and June. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences, Lakes, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

El cambio climático y los efectos de la salinidad en los estuarios de Florida

by Heidy Ramirez
March 20, 2025

Sin duda el cambio climático es un tema controversial y hasta conflictivo. Muchas veces uno puede hasta evitar mencionarlo, pero ¿qué pasaría si...por ejemplo aumenta el nivel del mar y se altera el flujo de los ríos? ¿Cómo se afectaría ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, Climate Change, Department Of Soil And Water Science, Espanol, Florida, Water
Two runners crossing a bridge over a river.

Insights and Tips for Communicating Water Policy

by Gillian McGuire
March 15, 2024

In a new EDIS publication series, Communicating About Water in the Floridan Aquifer Region, there is much to be learned about how to adequately communicate water issues and water policy. All six parts give summaries about the findings of different ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Agricultural Education And Communication, Water Challenges, Water Policy
Pop-up, in-ground sprinkler head and home irrigation system. Photo taken 10-01-20.

Learning about Home Water Use

by Amanda Quintos
February 2, 2022

Water is a vital part of everyday life. Florida, with its growing population, has seen an increase in water use. Understanding household water consumption can support conservation efforts. H2OSAV has a series of fact sheets on Ask IFAS that ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Bradley Spatz, H2OSAV, Kaitlin Olander Robb Price, Nick Taylor, Parker Johnson, Pierce Jones, Tricia Kyzar, Water Use

Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Microplastics

by allisonmnick
January 11, 2016

Plastic, plastic everywhere! We live in a world where we are surrounded by plastic: from packaging materials and cutlery to plastic appliances and medical devices. Since the mid-twentieth century, plastic has been a boon to humanity and an integral ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Contaminants In The Urban Environment Series, Gurpal S. Toor, Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera, Maia McGuire, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Yun-Ya Yang

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