Tag: Everglades Agricultural Area

Florida’s growing rice industry: Discover the potential and benefits of this versatile crop at the August 8 Field Day

by Lourdes Mederos
July 31, 2024

Rice, the vital crop enjoyed by more than half the world's population, boasts a versatility that's hard to match. Across continents, many countries and cultures make the grain their own center of the plate, a side and even incorporate it ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agronomy, Calvin Ordero, De-Fen Mou, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Florida Rice Growers Inc., Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jehangir Bhadha, Julien Beuzelin, Matthew VanWeelden, News, Research, Rice, Rice Cultivation, Soil And Water Sciences, Sugar, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, Water, Water Quality, Wildlife Habitat

Researchers examine the influence of vegetation on soil organic nitrogen composition, mineralization in a subtropical wetland

by Mike Loizzo
January 25, 2024

Previous studies have investigated the role of litter type on soil organic nitrogen (SON) mineralization and the resulting chemical composition in aerobic soils. However, there are limited studies on the role of anaerobic conditions. Researchers ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Everglades Agricultural Area, Florida Everglades, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Organic Nitrogen, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Growing lettuce in non-traditional areas of Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
August 25, 2023

BY JESSE MURRAY Each year, U.S. farmers produce enough lettuce to feed everyone in the country. Up to 73% of U.S. lettuce comes from California producers and is distributed nationwide through extensive retail chains. Lettuce grown in ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Everglades Agricultural Area, German Sandoya Miranda, Greenhouse, Hydroponic, Jesse Murray, Lettuce, Lettuce Breeding

UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center Celebrates a Century of Science

by Lourdes Mederos
January 11, 2023

Since 1921, the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC) has built a rich history and world-class reputation for its commitment to growers, promoting sustainable agricultural systems and protecting South Florida’s natural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: 100th Anniversary, Agriculture, Anniversary, Best Management Practices, BMP, Centennial, EAA, Everglades, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Experiment Station, Florida, Hardev Sandhu, Microgreens, News, Samira Daroub, Soil And Water Sciences, South Florida Water Management District, Sweet Corn, UF IFAS Everglades Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS EREC, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, USDA, USDA-NIFA, Vegetables, Water Quality

Internationally acclaimed scientist to lead UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center

by Lourdes Mederos
February 16, 2022

BELLE GLADE, Fla –Samira Daroub, an internationally acclaimed soil and water scientist and professor, has been named director of the UF/IFAS Everglades Research & Education Center (EREC). The appointment is effective immediately. Daroub ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: BMPs, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Everglades Agricultural Area, Everglades Research And Education Center, Samira Daroub, Soil And Water Sciences Department, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, Water, Water Quality

September is National Rice Month

by Mike Loizzo
September 2, 2020

We set aside September to celebrate National Rice Month. While it is a minor crop in Florida, it still plays an important role. The vast majority of rice grown is in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). Producers grow it in rotation with ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Everglades Agricultural Area, Jehangir Bhadha, Rice, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

September is National Rice Month; Florida should celebrate this homegrown crop

by SWS
September 19, 2019

by Jehangir “Jango” Bhadha When you think of rice production, what is the first thing that comes to mind? The rice paddy fields of China, perhaps? China is by far the largest producer – and consumer – of rice in the world, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Everglades Agricultural Area, Jehangir Bhadha, Rice, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department

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