Get to know biofuels
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… Read More
Category: UF/IFAS Research
New NIFA-funded research to examine cover crops in organic vegetable production systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture just announced funding for a project comprising an interdisciplinary team from the University of Florida. The three-year project, “Quantifying the nitrogen cycling benefits of… Read More
September is National Rice Month
We set aside September to celebrate National Rice Month. While it is a minor crop in Florida, it still plays an important role. The vast majority of rice grown is in the Everglades Agricultural Area… Read More
UF/IFAS researchers examine pesticide runoff
Runoff of nutrients and pesticides is a problem that impacts many ecosystems. Improper application of these materials can have harmful effects on non-target plants and animals in aquatic systems. Citing a lack of research on… Read More
UF/IFAS researcher part of team examining global grasslands
A UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department researcher was one of more than 40 researchers examining how nitrogen changes in grassland soils. The process, known as mineralization – organic nitrogen’s conversion into inorganic nitrogen –… Read More
UF/IFAS researchers examine plant litter decomposition in grazing land
The sustainability of grazing land depends on several factors, including nutrient cycling from short-term and long-term plant litter decomposition. The plant material that falls to the ground decomposes at different rates. Plant characteristics, such as… Read More
UF/IFAS researchers share data on copper concentrations in stormwater ponds
If you ask the average Floridian what copper sulfate is, chances are most won’t know. But ask them if they’ve ever seen a bright blue stormwater pond and they’ll likely say yes. Copper sulfate kills… Read More
UF soil scientist named ASA Fellow
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) has named Dr. Samira Daroub with the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department an ASA Fellow. Daroub, a professor of soil and environmental chemistry, was selected for her contributions… Read More
UF/IFAS researcher surveying Florida cow-calf producers and land managers
A UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department researcher is seeking cow-calf operations in Florida to be part of a survey. Dr. Maria Silveira is leading the effort. The goal is to understand phosphorus balances and… Read More
Podcast series features UF/IFAS water researchers
Faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department went behind the microphone for a new podcast series. Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) students involved in the Streaming Science project interviewed more… Read More