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UF/IFAS agronomist’s passion for farming drives his work to maximize soil health and crop growth for farmers

by Lourdes Mederos
April 1, 2025

Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw developed a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities in farming while growing up in Ethiopia, where agriculture is a fundamental part of more than 80% of Ethiopian daily life. His passion for agronomy ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agronomy, Crop Production, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Farmers, Fertilizer Rate, Five Rs, Florida, Florida Soil, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Modern Cropping Systems, News, Niguss Hailegnaw, Nutrient Stewardship, Nutrients, Phosphorus, Right Amount, Right Placement, Right Rate, Right Source, Right Time, Soil, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Degradation, Soil Health, Sustainable Crop Production, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Pepper Field Day – October 23

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
September 17, 2024

Florida continues to shine in the U.S. pepper production scene, even with the rising competition from imports. We cultivate a diverse range of peppers, from sweet bell peppers to specialty varieties like jalapeños and habaneros. Like many other ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua County, Crop Production, FarmingAlachua, Organic, UF, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetables
watermelon

Retired UF professor leaves enduring legacy online through sustainable agriculture course

by Megan Winslow
August 19, 2024

It’s been years since University of Florida Professor Emeritus George Hochmuth set foot inside a classroom, yet students from all over the world still benefit from his lessons every day. As the architect of Coursera’s Sustainable Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Agricultural, Agriculture, Class, Course, Coursera, Crop Production, Farm, Farming, Free, George Hochmuth, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lecture, Megan Winslow, Nutrient Demands, Nutrition, Online Course, Professor Emeritus, Soil Fertility, Soil Testing, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Student, Sustainable Agricultural Land Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Practices, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida
Dr. Xiaoping Xin in the Soil, Water and Ecosystems Laboratory

UF/IFAS postdoctoral researcher recognized for standout leadership in management and mentorship

by Robin Koestoyo
February 29, 2024

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A woman in science with expertise in nanotechnology for crop production has been honored with a prestigious award. Xiaoping Xin is a postdoctoral research associate at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Crop Production, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources Protection, Postdoctoral Researcher, Soil And Water Science, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida IFAS, Women In Science

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