Agroquímicos

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

Megan WinslowSeptember 20th, 2024In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization rates for 14 crops to determine whether updates are needed. The goal was to pinpoint the appropriate amount of fertilizer to achieve optimum yield for each crop without posing harm to the environment. To that end, […]

Postdoctoral Researcher Spotlight: Shea Keene

Stella CanfieldSeptember 19th, 20242024 National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Sept. 16 – 20, and the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) is proud to celebrate its postdoctoral researchers. This spotlight series will showcase some of our postdoctoral researchers, including their contributions and the role they play in advancing research at MREC. Postdoctoral Researcher Shea Keene Meet Shea […]

Why the Grass Is Always Greener on the Neighbor’s Side Of The Fence

Stephanie MeansSeptember 6th, 2024New to Florida and lamenting the low maintenance lush green lawn you left behind?   HOA breathing down your neck to fix your problem areas?  You’re not alone.  Growing grass in Florida is not like growing grass in many other parts of the country.  Keeping grass healthy, green, and weed-free here requires quite a bit of […]