Category: UF/IFAS Research

An image of a strawberry field with plastic mulch bedding that has a mini-revolver sprinkler system running for the Florida groundwater research.

Tiny Sprinklers, Big Impact on Florida Groundwater

by Mike Loizzo
May 12, 2026

One of agriculture’s biggest environmental challenges may have a surprisingly practical solution: changing the type of sprinkler used in the field. A new UF/IFAS-led study examines how to maintain crop productivity while dramatically reducing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Carlene Chase, Davie Kadyampakeni, Eutrophication, Florida Groundwater, Irrigation, Josue St Fort, Michael Dukes, Precision Agriculture, Shinsuke Agehara, Strawberries, Vivek Sharma
Phosphorus sustainability workshop participants pose for a group photo at the Taylor Creek stormwater treatment area entrance in south Florida.

Driving Innovation in Phosphorus Sustainability Across South Florida

by Mike Loizzo
April 28, 2026

On the southern edge of Lake Okeechobee, water moves slowly through marshes and engineered wetlands on its way to the Everglades. Along the way, one challenge remains constant, keeping phosphorus where it belongs. Even small amounts can ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: And Deployment Of Technologies, Development, Everglades, Jango Bhadha, Lake Okeechobee, National Science Foundation, Phosphorus, Responsible Design, Science And Technologies For Phosphorus Sustainability, Sustainability, Treatment Technologies For Phosphorus Mitigation

Graduate student examines nitrogen release dynamics, potential soil health benefits of cover crops

by Mike Loizzo
April 13, 2026

Precious Nyabami, a master's student in the UF/IFAS department of soil, water, and ecosystem sciences, is studying cover crops’ impact on soil health and nutrient management. The focus is on nitrogen (N). She wants to understand N release ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Archive, Cover Crops, Nitrogen, Precious Nyabami, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Yang Lin
Interior of the Stan Mayfield Biorefinery Pilot Plant in Perry, Florida.

Get to know biofuels

by Mike Loizzo
April 13, 2026

For over 100 years, burning fossil fuels has generated most of the energy required to propel our cars, power our businesses, and keep the lights on in our homes. Almost all (95%) of the world's transportation energy comes from petroleum-based ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ann Wilkie, Archive, Biofuel, Energy, Ethanol, Fossil Fuels, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
cornfield with two different sections of plants growing after applications of phosphorus.

Soil and Water Sciences Graduate Student Research Spotlight

by Mike Loizzo
April 13, 2026

“Calibrating Mehlich 3-Phosphorus Recommendations Using Iron Oxide-strip Phosphorus and Mehlich 1-Phosphorus” Amanda Rodriguez (Soil and Water Sciences M.S. 2021) Topic In 2013, Florida’s soil test was changed from Mehlich 1 to Mehlich ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Amanda Rodriguez, Archive, Iron Oxide Strips, Phosphorus, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
field of cereal rye

Research examines how cover crops help soil health on Florida farms

by Mike Loizzo
April 13, 2026

Florida’s sandy soils can be a challenge for agricultural producers. Ensuring the soil retains the right amount of moisture and nutrients is a constant concern. Newly published UF/IFAS research examines how cover crops help soil health on ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Archive, Best Management Practices, Cover Crops, Jehangir Bhadha, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Sustainable Agriculture

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