by Ben Hoffner | Mar 14, 2025
Effective soil fertility management is an essential practice for livestock producers in Florida’s Panhandle who want to efficiently enhance forage production. Regular soil testing provides valuable insights into the amount of plant available nutrients in the...
by Cheryl Mackowiak | Jan 10, 2025
Dr. Cheryl Mackowiak, UF/IFAS Soil Scientist, North Florida Research and Education Center – Quincy Soil is more than dirt. A healthy soil supports a healthy ecosystem and society. As Franklin Delano Roosevelt aptly stated, “A nation that destroys its soil,...
by Marcelo Wallau | Jan 10, 2025
By: Olivia Maule, Ashley Kanobroski, and Marcelo Wallau The integration of crops and livestock was how agriculture evolved: crops providing grain and fodder, animals providing nutrient cycling and meat. With the advent of modern agriculture and greater access to...
by Hardeep Singh | Nov 1, 2024
As farmers in the Florida Panhandle continue to seek ways to improve soil health, manage weeds, and increase crop yields, the use of cover crops has become an increasingly popular practice. Cover crops, typically planted during the off-season, offer a range of...
by Marcelo Wallau | Oct 4, 2024
Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Forage Team, Florida’s solar energy market continues to expand, with an estimated value of $16.3 billion, with billions more being invested annually, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association report. Finding ways...
