Patrick Inglett, a professor of biogeochemistry in the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Department of Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES), is a 2025 Fellow of the Soil Science Society of America ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
South Florida’s muck soils store carbon built over thousands of years. However, decades of drainage for agriculture have resulted in a shift in redox condition resulting in soil, organic matter, and subsequent carbon losses. A new University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Florida’s citrus groves have faced enormous challenges over the last two decades. The Asian citrus psyllid has spread citrus greening disease, known as Huanglongbing, or HLB, to trees across the state. The result is a decline in citrus production ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Undergraduate students in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) spent Summer 2025 turning class lessons into real-world practice. Through internships, research experiences and fieldwork, they gained skills for ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
How do you measure the volume of a large lake when detailed maps of its underwater topography aren't available? A new study led by Golmar Golmohammadi, assistant professor in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences, offers ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
When it comes to caring for your yard or garden, accuracy and expertise matter. The UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL) provides precision, reliability, and support to make a difference in your soil management. The ESTL offers a ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
From citrus trees battling HLB disease to the future of bamboo farming in Florida, UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) researchers had plenty to showcase at the 2025 American Society for Horticultural Science ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, or GTMNERR, is a vital part of Florida’s northeast coast. It is home to rich ecosystems, diverse wildlife, and a community deeply invested in protecting its future. But like ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Since earning his M.S. degree in 2023 from the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Anthony Halcyon continues to deepen his understanding of diverse ecological settings. Recently, he joined an international research ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Living shorelines are gaining popularity in Florida as residents seek sustainable solutions capable of calming waves and restoring habitats. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife