Tag: BMPs
UF researchers awarded $1.8M to improve nutrient management of Suwannee Valley farms
December 16, 2020
LIVE OAK, Fla. --- Researchers at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley recently received a $1.8 million award for a 5-year project to develop precision nutrient application methods for the region. The on-farm ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Agriculture, BMP, BMPs, Conservation, Corn, North Florida Research And Education Center-Suwannee Valley, Nutrient Management, Water Resources
From Senate Bill 712 to the Clean Waterways Act and Agricultural Best Management Practices
August 31, 2020
Author: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy Acronyms BMP – Best Management Practices BMAP – Basin Management Action Plan FDACS – Florida Department of Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs, FDACS, Office Of Ag Water Policy, SB712
Senate Bill 712 Overview Letter for Agricultural Producers
August 6, 2020
The recently adopted Senate Bill 712 has resulted in many questions. UF/IFAS Levy County Agriculture Agent, Mark Warren, wrote the following letter to help clarify some of the details. The letter is available for agents to use with their local ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs
Clean Waterways Act in Context for Agricultural Producers
August 5, 2020
Here is an important regulatory update if you are an agricultural producer. Attention farmers and ranchers. We want to give you a heads-up about a recent law change associated with the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: BMPs, FDACS
Successful BMP Implementation and Why It Worked
August 3, 2020
During the last session of the 2020 Virtual Ag BMP Summit, a panel presented BMP success stories. The panel included Gene McAvoy, UF/IFAS Extension, discussing Southwest Florida tomato production David Royal, The Nature Conservancy, ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs
Agent and Grower Perspectives on Soil Moisture Sensors for Irrigation Decision Making
July 23, 2020
Dr. Charles Barrett, Regional Specialized Agent in Water Resources, discussed agent and grower perspectives on soil moisture sensors during the 2020 Virtual Ag BMP Summit. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, WaterTags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs, Irrigation, Soil Moisture Sensors, Water
Sensor-Based In-Season Nitrogen Recommendations for Commercial Crops
July 6, 2020
Nitrogen plays several important roles in plant health. It provides structural, genetic, and metabolic compounds, amino acids, and enzymes. It also contributes to photosynthetic activity. Nitrogen is the most important nutrient to apply because ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AgricultureTags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs
Role of Controlled Release Fertilizer in Future BMPs
July 2, 2020
Bob Hochmuth (RSA – Vegetable Crops) and De Broughton (RSA – Agronomic Row Crops) from the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center discussed the role of controlled release fertilizer in future BMPs during the recent Virtual Ag ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Agriculture, Best Management Practice, Best Management Practices, BMP, BMPs