In 1992, Craig Bishop turned a lifelong passion into reality when he began farming on just seventeen acres of peanuts through a sharecropping arrangement with a local farmer in Marianna, Florida. Although Craig was not raised on a farm, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture,
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are important for the Suwannee Valley field crop industry with a focus on water conservation, nutrient management, and Florida’s natural resources. This is also true for the protected agriculture industry. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Ornamental growers must provide fertilizers to the substrate when growing crops in containers because the organic substrate contains few nutrients. The cost of fertilizer use, around 8% of total production cost, ranks third among all ... READ MORE
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Paul M. White is one of the newest members of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES). He is an associate professor of soil science and coordinator of the UF/IFAS Agricultural Nutrient Management Program. Based in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchPhosphorus is one of the most essential nutrients for plant growth. It also is one of the most challenging to manage responsibly. When applied efficiently, it supports lawns and landscapes as well as healthy crops. But when it moves off-site ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Phosphorus is one of the most essential nutrients for plant growth. It also is one of the most challenging to manage responsibly. When applied efficiently, it supports lawns and landscapes as well as healthy crops. But when it moves off-site ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterThe 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
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