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A field of cogongrass - ubiquitous in a field.

Can invasive plants increase tick exposure risk? Scientists reveal a surprising link to human health

by Lourdes Mederos
November 12, 2025

An invasive grass found on almost every continent and considered a pest in 73 countries isn’t just weeding out native plants, it is creating a haven for disease-carrying ticks and raising public health risk concerns. A new University of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Agronomy Department, Ask IFAS, Cogongrass, Conservation Efforts, Disease, Drew Hiatt, Entomology And Nematology, Forest, Health, Human, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasion Science, Invasion Science Institute, Invasive Species, Lakeland, Lime Disease, Luke Flory, Mosquito, News, Rick, Southeast United States, Tick-borne, U.S> Forestry Service, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida
Top down vantage point aerial drone image over lily pads, water, and grasslands at Ordway Swisher Biological Station. Photo taken 05-06-25.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agronomy (Sept.–Oct.)

by Amanda Quintos
November 5, 2025

Potential and Economic Valuation of Carbon in Grasslands Kevin R. Trumpp, Chang Zhao, and José C. Dubeux. Grasslands have great potential for removing carbon from the atmosphere, helping contribute to the state economy while regulating greenhouse ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Agronomy Department, Beef Cattle, Carbon, Dove Hunting, Field Management, Forage, Grasslands, South Florida
Photo of Dr. Sollenberger right next to the United States map showing Gator logos to denote mentees from his program that are now working in other higher ed institutions

Celebrating Dr. Lynn Sollenberger’s 40-Year Legacy at The University of Florida

by Carolina Vendrame
July 28, 2025

Gainesville, Fla. - Few academic careers leave a mark as broad and enduring as that of Dr. Lynn Sollenberger, Distinguished Professor of Agronomy at the University of Florida (UF). Since receiving his Ph.D. from UF in 1985, Dr. Sollenberger ... READ MORE

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Tags: Agronomy Department, Dr. Sollenberger, Forages, Gator Nation, Grassland Ecology, Plant-animal-environment Interactions, Sustainable Livestock Production, UF/IFAS Alumni
University of Florida

Ferrell selected to lead UF/IFAS agronomy department

by Megan Winslow
November 14, 2024

UF/IFAS leadership has named Jay Ferrell as the new chair of UF’s department of agronomy. Ferrell’s appointment, effective Nov. 18, comes nearly nine months after he began serving as the interim chair of the department. (more…) READ MORE

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Tags: Agronomy Department, Appointment, CAIP, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Chair, Gopal Kakani, IFAS, Jay Ferrell, Pesticide Information Office, PIO, Rob Gilbert, UF, UF-IFAS
Flowers of creeping indigo arise from the base of the leaves and are pink to salmon in color.

Creeping Indigo, A Poisonous Plant of Concern in Florida Pastures

by Amanda Quintos
October 19, 2015

A recent rise in suspected horse poisonings has brought new attention to creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata), a toxic plant which has reportedly been in Florida for as long as 90 years. This new 5-page fact sheet covers plant description, signs ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Agronomy Department, Amanda House, Brent A. Sellers, Creeping Indigo, Edward W. Jennings, Florida Pastures, Horse Poisonings, Indigofera Spicata, Jason Ferrell, Poisonous Plant, Robert MacKay
Turfgrass

Turfgrass Herbicides: Mechanisms of Action and Resistance Management

by Samantha Murray
September 8, 2015

Herbicides are an effective tool for controling weeds in turfgrass; however, weeds can become resistant to herbicides and create significant problems for turfgrass production. The best way to combat herbicide resistance is to rotate herbicides ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Agronomy Department, Herbicides, J.Bryan Unruh, Pesticides And Lawns, Ramon Leon, West Florida REC

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