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RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS

Tillage and Overseeding Pastures for Winter Forage Production in North Florida

AG146/SS-AGR-43 by C. L. Mackowiak, J. C. B. Dubeux, S. George, D. L. Wright, A. R. Blount, and I. SmallMay 14, 2024The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance on preparing and planting annual cool-season forages on prepared seedbeds and overseeding annual cool-season forages on pastures in north Florida. Written by C. L. Mackowiak, J. C. B. Dubeux, S. George, D. L. Wright, A. R. Blount, and I. Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised April 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Cannabis sativa Plant Identification and Its Look-Alikes

AG476/SS-AGR-480by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. BrymMay 7, 2024The purpose of this document is to provide an identification guide for Cannabis sativa to be used by growers and land managers by showing key factors to distinguish it from similar-looking plants. The general public and aspiring botanists may also use this document to see how a plant is defined botanically and how those characteristics can distinguish a plant of interest from other look-alike plants. Written by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Potassium Deficiency in Cotton: Causes, Symptoms, and Considerations

AG475/SS-AGR-479by Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Peter Omara, Nkem J. Nwosu, Jennifer Bearden, Ravinder Singh, and Lakesh K. SharmaFebruary 7, 2024The purpose of this publication is to inform cotton producers, Extension agents, crop advisors, and consultants about the role, deficiency, and management of potassium in cotton production. Written by Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Peter Omara, Nkem J. Nwosu, Jennifer Bearden, Ravinder Singh, and Lakesh K. Sharma, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, January 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Sulfur Deficiency in Cotton: Causes, Symptoms, and Considerations

AG474/SS-AGR-478by Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, Sudeep Sidhu, and Peter OmaraDecember 7, 2023The purpose of this article is to provide information to cotton farmers, Extension agents, and crop consultants about the symptoms of sulfur deficiency, the various sources of sulfur, and its interaction with changing rates of other major nutrients such as nitrogen. Written by Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, Sudeep Sidhu, and Peter Omara, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, November 2023.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

History and Methods of the Everglades Soil Testing Laboratory

AG473/SS-AGR-477by J. Mabry McCray and Ronald W. RiceOctober 20, 2023This publication provides a history of the University of Florida Everglades Soil Testing Laboratory (EvSTL), current analytical methods, and information about fertilizer recommendations made by the laboratory. Written by J. Mabry McCray and Ronald W. Rice, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, October 2023.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises