When should I fertilize? Don’t jump the gun and fertilize the lawn too early. Mid April is the target date to apply the first fertilizer application to warm season lawns in north Florida. What fertilizer should I use? Find a fertilizer ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Optimizing Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Tomato Production in North Florida By Laura Jalpa, Rao S. Mylavarapu; George Hochmuth, Yuncong Li, Bala Rathinasabapathi (Revision Author) Tomato is a vital commercial crop in north Florida, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Water
Peanut Production Guide: Management and Cultural Practices for Peanuts Sudeep S. Sidhu, David L. Wright, Barry Tillman, Nicholas Dufault, Ian M. Small, Isaac L. Esquivel, Zane Grabau, Hardeep Singh, Emma Matcham, Ednaldo A. Borgato, Jay Capasso, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops
The Quinceys: Established in 1965, Quincey Farms II is an 800-acre operation outside of Trenton, Florida that has been passed from father to sons. The Quincey brothers, Zane and Kelly, have recently taken over for their father but have continued ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Winter crops are often talked about as a win–win for agriculture. In general, they protect the soil by replacing bare winter fallow. By recycling nutrients, they set the stage for better yields in the next crop. Overall, winter crops should ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Florida’s agricultural community is invited to attend the Florida Agronomy and Soil Initiative and Learning (FL-AGSOIL) Conference. It takes place February 19–20, 2026, at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center–Suwannee ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Selected UAV Options for Agricultural Imaging and Mapping Applications under Florida’s UAS Regulations Liyike Ji, Xu Wang, and Wael Elwakil. Florida governmental agencies must utilize drones only from approved manufacturers meeting the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Water
Bamboo is emerging as a promising new specialty crop for Florida. It offers opportunities for edible shoots, timber, biomaterials, and carbon storage. But until recently, growers lacked clear, science-based guidance on how to fertilize bamboo ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Florida’s sandy soils typically have low organic matter and high permeability. That means a greater risk of nutrient leaching before a plant or tree can use what it needs. Cover crops are an option for improving soil fertility because they ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research