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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
an onion patch with a hand-painted garden sign stating little veg

Fall Gardening: Right Here, Right Now

by Leslie Nicole Munroe
October 26, 2021

by Leslie Munroe & Yvonne Florian Right Here, Right Now Fall 2021 growing season is here. Have you started your vegetable garden yet? If your answer is, "no", here are a few tips to help you on your way. Invest in your soil Your soil ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biological Control, Container Garden, Fall Vegetable Garden, Florida Garden Soil, Florida Soil, Florida Vegetable Garden, Organic Matter, PH Testing, Raised Beds, Scouting The Garden, Small Gardens, Soil
wire mesh, pitch fork, black barrel, and a sign painted with the work Compost

Composting Tips for the Homeowner

by Leslie Nicole Munroe
April 12, 2020

Spring is in the air! Gardening beds are being changed over and people are starting their warm-season landscape maintenance. Its time to consider what to do with all of last season's spent vegetation and plants parts. How about recycling them ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Composters, Composting, Counter-top Compost Bucket, Debris, Enriching The Soil, Florida Soil, Gardening, How To Compost, Kitchen Scraps, Nutrient-rich, Organic Matter, Recycling, Soil Amendments