Tag: plasticulture

UF/IFAS scientist uses AI to target weeds — not nearby tomatoes – saving 70% of herbicide

by Brad Buck
July 9, 2025

Targeted weed-spraying can save tomato farmers 71% of the herbicide they use, new University of Florida research shows. It also cuts input costs related to weed management for growers by 75%. The results mean that targeted spray technology ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: #aiatuf, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Horticultural Sciences, Machine Learning, Nathan Boyd, Nutsedge, Plastic Mulch, Plasticulture, Prec-ag, Spraying, Technology, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Weed Sprayer, Weeds

AI technology uses less herbicide to kill weeds

by Brad Buck
February 18, 2025

Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBDzO_k2k0E "We are ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: #aiatuf, Artificial Intelligence, Crops, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Herbicides, Horticultural Sciences, Nathan Boyd, Plastic Mulch, Plasticulture, Pre-emergence Herbicide, Prec-ag, Tomatoes, Vegetables

Legislators Spend a Day with the Farmers

by Wendy Mussoline
November 21, 2019

UF/IFAS hosted a legislative farm tour through the Tri-County Agriculture Area (Putnam, St. Johns, and Flagler Counties) for elected officials on November 14, 2019. We visited four farms throughout the day and attended the Farm Bureau CARES ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Cabbage, CARES, Cattle Ranch, Legislators, Plasticulture

Cabbage for the New Year

by Wendy Mussoline
December 28, 2018

Whether or not you believe that eating cabbage on New Years Day will bring financial wealth in the upcoming year, eating cabbage is a great way to support your local agricultural community. Northeast Florida, particularly Flagler and St. Johns ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Cabbage, Local, Plasticulture, Plugs, Transplanter

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