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Mike Loizzo
Mike is the communications specialist for the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences. A native of the Midwest and graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Mike is a former journalist with experience producing, reporting, and anchoring for radio and TV. He also freelanced as a magazine writer as well as worked as a realtor and substitute teacher. You can reach Mike at mloizzo@ufl.edu
Posts by Mike Loizzo:
- Dr. Matt Whiles delivers more than food through Meals on Wheels program
- Making organic grain and forage production in the Southeast profitable and sustainable
- Soil, water, and ecosystem sciences students and staff share research and network at horticultural science conference
- Innovation in Organic Citrus Farming
- UF Graduate Student Start-up Focuses on Creating Chemicals from Ocean Microbes
- Exploring Andorra: Soil and Water Sciences at High Elevation
- Compost Cooperative marks 15-years of sustainability, education, and community engagement
- UF soil scientist named SSSA Fellow
- Researchers to study the impact of crop rotation and grazing on soil health and productivity
- Corn nutrient management study wins graduate student a research award
- Graduate students win regional awards for nutrient management research
- Researchers study sustainable options for tomato farming
- Experiential Learning Lab provides undergraduate students research opportunities
- Gators 4 Mercy: A Journey in Water Security with Water 4 Mercy
- UF/IFAS researchers are re-examining nutrient guidelines for Florida citrus
- UF/IFAS researchers are re-examining nutrient guidelines for Florida citrus
- Field trip to SWES Experiential Learning Lab gives high school students close-up look at science
- Members of UF/IFAS department of soil, water, and ecosystem sciences contribute to book on sandy soils
- Survey on Site-Specific Nutrient Management Practices
- Environmental Management student travels to Iceland to study renewable energy
- Researchers examine the influence of vegetation on soil organic nitrogen composition, mineralization in a subtropical wetland
- New UF/IFAS publication: Managing impacts of flooding, groundwater rise on septic systems
- Remembering Li-Tse Ou, professor emeritus
- Study examines various fertilizers, application rates for HLB-affected orange trees
- Students present work at Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Florida Growers and Researchers are Continuing their Work to Enhance Nutrient and Water Quality Management
- Researchers examine potential benefits for soil health and nutrient availability in forage production
- Sizing up organic soil material: new research evaluates methods of laser diffraction
- Professor Sabine Grunwald Receives National Award for Research
- Montverde Academy Students Explore Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Labs
- "Where's My Water!" Wins UF AI Days Hackathon
- Professor Sabine Grunwald co-edits new book that offers appreciation of soil across cultures
- Growing Green Minds: Professor Inspires Students to Cultivate Sustainability
- Fecal pollution in the Pensacola Bay watershed threatens human health, local economies
- Research finds the amount and timing of nitrogen availability depends on the cover crop mixture
- Remembering Peter Nkedi-Kizza, professor emeritus
- Featured New Faculty: Márcio Nunes, Assistant Professor of Tropical Soils
- Study points to importance of magnesium in fertilization of HLB-affected citrus trees
- Featured New Faculty: Ebrahim Babaeian, assistant professor of soil physics
- Graduate student examines impacts of sod-based rotation
- Study examines nutrient interactions and impact on HLB-affected citrus trees
- UF student reflects on attending COP26 UN climate change conference
- Dr. Ann Wilkie awarded the 2021 VP Promise Award
- Graduate student wins award from UF International Center
- Soil and Water Sciences Department hosts two students from Zamorano University
- Environmental Management alum highlights working at Florida DEP
- Featured New Visiting Faculty: Silvino Moreira
- UF/IFAS researchers to conduct eco-assessment of DeLuca Preserve, create open database
- Research examines peatlands from around the globe to determine their potential to emit carbon dioxide
- Researchers study phosphorus limitation in soils of Puerto Rico
- UF/IFAS professor encourages high school students to seek solutions to environmental problems
- UF/IFAS soil scientist named SSSA Fellow
- UF/IFAS soil and water sciences faculty to address shortage of data scientists
- UF/IFAS professor named a Great Immigrant, Great American of 2021
- UF/IFAS professor wins research award
- Oak Hammock residents tour Student Compost Cooperative at the Soil and Water Sciences Department
- World Oceans Day 2021: Life and Livelihoods
- UF/IFAS professor’s agricultural productivity plan for sub-Saharan Africa published in the journal Science
- Soil and Water Sciences Graduate Student Research on Urban Streams
- Remembering Art Hornsby, Professor Emeritus and Extension Specialist
- National Science Foundation funding helps graduate student research mangroves in urban areas
- Federal grant funds UF/IFAS soil health and citrus study
- Soil and Water Sciences faculty win national, state awards
- Are rivers big streams or flowing lakes?
- Land and Water Lab students earn national recognition for their research
- Professor selected as a chief editor of new journal
- Research examines how cover crops help soil health on Florida farms
- Soil and Water Sciences Graduate Student Research Spotlight
- Soil and Water Sciences alumna's job revolves around phosphorus
- Get to know biofuels
- Dr. Bhadha receives 2020 Seymour Goldweber Award
- September is National Rice Month
- Professor contributes to book on mindfulness
- UF/IFAS researchers examine pesticide runoff
- UF/IFAS researcher part of team examining global grasslands
- UF/IFAS researchers examine plant litter decomposition in grazing land
- UF/IFAS researchers share data on copper concentrations in stormwater ponds
- UF soil scientist named ASA Fellow
- UF/IFAS researcher surveying Florida cow-calf producers and land managers
- Podcast series features UF/IFAS water researchers
- UF/IFAS Extension to launch "Climate Smart Floridians" program
- Algae study recognized for high impact among UF/IFAS research
- New research examines how hurricanes impact inland waters
- Mentoring from afar (during a pandemic)
- The important role of nitrogen in Florida soils
- Research indicates crop-available legacy phosphorus could fertilize crops while saving farmers money
- Student uses Andes Mountain Hike for Class Project
- Featured New Faculty: Yang Lin
- Guide for the Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees Updated
- Research examines efficient use of nitrogen fertilizer for tomatoes
- Soil and Water Sciences Department chair receives textbook award
- Graduate Student Research Spotlight: Audrey Goeckner
- UF Water Institute awards faculty fellowship to Soil and Water Sciences assistant professor
- Organic farmers face trade-offs between fertility choices, sustainability
- Soil and Water Sciences Professor Named Leader of International Group
- UF/IFAS Extension changing soil test options, reporting of results
- Open Door Policy
- UF research program gives high school students lab experience
- Featured New Faculty: Lakesh Sharma
- New website designed to protect water quality around horse farms
- More microorganisms than first thought may contribute to process of increasing mercury toxicity
- Graduating Senior Taking Soil and Water Sciences Knowledge Overseas
- Soil and Water Sciences Alumna's Service is Rooted in Alaska
- Professors retiring with more than 130 years of combined experience
- Grad Student Research Spotlight
- Charting a Course for the Soil and Water Sciences Department
- Building a Partnership in Brazil
- Graduate Student Publishes Research on New Lab Protocol
- Artisanal Soap Keeps Community Clean
- The Human Dimension of Soil Science