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An aerial view of corn growing in 24 research plots after winter crops grew in a study on the effects of winter crops in Florida's sandy soils.

Testing Winter Crops to Improve Florida’s Sandy Soils


September 22, 2026

Florida’s sandy, nutrient-poor soils present a persistent challenge for row crop producers. After a summer corn harvest, fields often sit bare through winter. In Florida’s subtropical climate, that empty period comes at a cost. Nutrients ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Carbon, Chickpea, Corn, Cover Crops, Crimson Clover, Gabriel Maltais-Landry, Julia Barra Netto-Ferreira, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Rye, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Wheat

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