Category: Water

Lake Manatee Watershed is Focus of Spring Farm Tour

by Gail Somodi
March 22, 2019

The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Lake Manatee watershed. Our first stop was the Manatee County Water Treatment ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Farm Tour, Soil And Water Conservation District

Kai Lorenzen Appointed Associate Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

by Kim Scotto
March 21, 2019

This winter, Dr. Kai Lorenzen was appointed Associate Director (AD) for our Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences program. Kai is following Dr. Bill Lindberg, who retired this fall after a 38-year career with the University of Florida. Early Career Kai ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water

Living Shoreline Master Plan for Cedar Key

by Savanna Barry
March 19, 2019

Living Shoreline Guidance at a Local Scale In recent years, sea-level rise, erosion, and loss of habitat around Cedar Key have become increasing concerns. Homeowners and land managers should critically evaluate how “gray” a shoreline erosion ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Living Shoreline, Marsh, Oysters, Restoration, Shoreline Restoration, Water Quality

Beneficial algae? Growing algae to remove excess nutrients

by Lisa Krimsky
March 15, 2019

By: Lisa Krimsky, Lauren Butler, Leroy Creswell, Vincent Encomio, Ken Gioeli, Yvette Goodiel, Josh Kutyna, Nicki Munroe, Kate Rotindo With all of the press regarding harmful algal blooms in the state of Florida, it is sometimes hard to remember ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Southeast District, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Quality

Women in Ag: Emily Taylor and Jordan Ferguson

by Dana Edwards
March 15, 2019

By Teresa Suits, agricultural education and communication master’s student (BS ’17) During Women’s History Month, the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) will be sharing stories of how graduate students support ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences, Women In Ag

Understanding How Environmental Drivers Influence Spotted Seatrout Recruitment in Cedar Key

by Emily Colson
March 15, 2019

Written by: Samara Nehemiah, Master’s Student with UF/IFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, are one of the most sought-after sport fish in the state of Florida. This species can be found across the eastern ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cedar Key, Seatrout

Soil and Water Sciences Transfer Student Recognized

by Mike Loizzo
March 15, 2019

Soil and Water Sciences student Lindsay Furr is a finalist for the Emelie Matthews Award of Excellence. The honor recognizes outstanding graduating transfer students in the University of Florida’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Furr ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences, Emelie Matthews Award Of Excellence, Lindsay Furr, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Spring Corn Planting Is Upon Us!

by De Broughton
March 9, 2019

As you prepare for the next corn season, consider these reminders to help in planning for a healthy crop this year. Water Many think the biggest limiting factor for a corn crop in North Florida is nutrients, but in reality it is rainfall/climate. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: North Florida Corn Production, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley

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