Tag: Water issue

Reducing Water Demand for Agriculture

by jmarois
June 12, 2015

Dan Dourte, Ron Bartel, Sheeja George, David Wright, Jim Marois, UF/IFAS NFREC Cotton and peanuts are grown on nearly 2 million irrigated acres in the Southeastern U.S. The consumptive water use for irrigation has significantly impacted groundwater ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Best Management Practices (BMPs), Conservation, Cotton, Field Crops, Irrigation, Natural Resources, Panhandle Agriculture, Peanut, Sod-based Rotation, Water Issue

Solar Pump Systems for Watering Livestock

by mjgo
June 12, 2015

It can be cost-prohibitive to run power lines long distances to provide electricity for pumping water to livestock tanks. One alternative is to install a solar water system. Solar water pumps can be used to pump water from wells, ponds or ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Conservation, Dairy, Goats, Horse, Livestock, Natural Resources, Panhandle Agriculture, Sheep, Solar Livestock Watering System, Water Issue

Rye Cover Crop Holds Saturated Ground

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May 2, 2014

It wasn’t raining on April 1st, when the inaugural Florida Soil Health and Cover Crop tour was held. Participants heard descriptions of the value of a winter cover crop , such as cereal rye, in the production of a warm season cash crop. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Best Management Practices (BMPs), Conservation, Cover Crop, Cover Crops, Natural Resources, Panhandle Agriculture, Water Issue, Weather

Keep Water and Nutrients in the Root Zone

by joshuafr
April 25, 2014

Summer is rapidly approaching and irrigation demands by vegetable crops will be greatly increasing. Many areas of the Panhandle are blessed with well-drained soils, which are great during wet periods, but can be challenging to manage the water ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Best Management Practices (BMPs), Conservation, Cucurbit, General Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, Panhandle Agriculture, Vegetables, Water Issue, Watermelon

Cover Crops

by bearden
October 25, 2013

Cover crops have been used by agricultural producers for thousands of years. However, we have seen a decline in cover crop use over the past century, as the use of commercial fertilizers have increased. Even though they are readily available ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Best Management Practices (BMPs), Conservation, Cover Crop, Fertility, Field Crops, Organic, Panhandle Agriculture, Water Issue

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