by Cheryl Mackowiak | Jan 16, 2026
Fertilizer source is one of the four Rs of fertilizer management (Right source, Right place, Right time, and Right placement). Mineral fertilizers are typically synthesized (i.e., nitrogen from the Haber-Bosch process) or mined from mineral rock and they are available...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 16, 2026
Discussions about money can be awkward in almost every type of relationship, but even more so between landowners and farmers, or employers and workers. As we prepare for 2026, many farmers and landowners have begun discussions about farmland lease agreements....
by Abbey Smith | Jan 9, 2026
Cold hardy citrus growers across the Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are invited to attend the 2026 Citrus Health Forum. The 2026 forum will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the North Florida Research & Education Center in Quincy, Florida (155...
by Doug Mayo | Jan 9, 2026
In this week’s video, Sunshine State Insider explores the rise, peak, and dramatic decline of Florida’s citrus industry. Florida Citrus was once one of the most important agricultural industries in the state. From historic freezes and explosive development, to...
by external | Dec 5, 2025
Ed Borgato, UF/IFAS Weed Scientist, West Florida Research and Education Center – Jay The Critical Window: Why Timing is Everything in Weed Control Even a single seed that slips into a field can trigger a cascade of control challenges over the years. When a...
by Andrea Albertin | Nov 21, 2025
Knowing what is in your irrigation water is essential because water quality parameters like pH, carbonates, dissolved salts, metals, and suspended solids can affect plant health, soil conditions, pesticide effectiveness and irrigation system performance....
