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 Hardeep Singh | Nov 7, 2025
Introduction As the Florida Panhandle transitions into fall, farmers are finishing up summer crops and preparing for the winter months. This is an ideal time to plant cover crops, which serve as a critical tool for soil conservation, nutrient management, and improving...
by Abbey Smith | Mar 22, 2024
The 2024 Citrus Health Forum was held on February 22, at the North Florida Research & Education Center (NFREC) in Quincy, Florida. There were six educational presentations and a tradeshow with 10 booths. Growers also had the opportunity to earn Florida and Georgia...
by Hardeep Singh | Mar 1, 2024
Are you a farmer, crop consultant or industry professional passionate about sustainable agriculture and eager to showcase your skills in cotton production? Then the Florida Stakeholder Engagement Program (STEP) Cotton Competition, sponsored by the University of...
by Hardeep Singh | Dec 8, 2023
Liming, or the application of agricultural lime to soil, is a practice aimed at adjusting soil acidity levels. In North Florida, where acidic soils are common, this becomes an integral part of successful crop management. Many crops and forages perform better at a soil...
by Ethan Carter | Mar 10, 2023
The 2023 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course was held Thursday, March 2. The event had record breaking attendance going back at least a decade, with 160 people turning out. Extension Specialists from Florida and Georgia spoke to row crops farmers regarding key production...
