Small, Ian M.

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Field Corn Production Problems: A Diagnostic Guide

David Wright, Jim Rich, and Ian Small

Inoculation of Agronomic and Forage Crop Legumes

D. L. Wright, C. Mackowiak, I. Small, and A. Blount

Document about the different methods of inoculation, the process of applying Rhizobium bacteria to legume seed to form a symbiotic relationship with the developing plant. Rules for successful inoculation to be observed. 

Producing Peanuts Using Conservation Tillage

D. L. Wright, B. L. Tillman, P. Devkota, and I. M. Small

Camelina Production in Florida

Ramdeo Seepaul, David Wright, Sheeja George, and Ian Small

This publication discusses camelina adaptability, stand establishment, pest and disease management, and nutrient management. Written by Ramdeo Seepaul, David Wright, Sheeja George, and Ian Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised July 2022.

Soybean Production in Florida

D. L. Wright, J. A. Ferrell, S. Sanjel, and I. Small

This publication discusses land preparation and planting, fertilization, crop residue management, irrigation, disease and nematode management, variety selection, weed control, insect management, and harvesting and storage for soybean production in Florida. Written by D. L. Wright, J. A. Ferrell, S. Sanjel, and I. Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised July 2022.

Cotton Cultural Practices and Fertility Management

David Wright, I. Small, and Nick Dufault

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

Use of Perennial Grasses in Peanut/Cotton Rotations for Integrated Management of Nematodes, Diseases, and Weeds

D. L. Wright, J. J. Marois, S. George, Z. Grabau, R. Barocco, and I. Small

This publication discusses the benefits of using perennial grasses in peanut/cotton rotations for integrated management of nematodes, diseases, and weeds. Written by D. L. Wright, J. J. Marois, S. George, Z. Grabau, R. Barocco, and I. Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised September 2022.

Tillage and Overseeding Pastures for Winter Forage Production in North Florida

C. L. Mackowiak, J. C. B. Dubeux, S. George, D. L. Wright, A. R. Blount, and I. Small

The 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.

Cotton Growth and Development

David L. Wright, Isaac Esquivel, Sheeja George, and Ian Small

This publication provides basic information about cotton plant development as well as factors that can alter the pattern of development. Written by David L. Wright, Isaac Esquivel, Sheeja George, and Ian Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised September 2022.

Estimating Cotton Yield

Michael J. Mulvaney, Emma Brooks, Pratap Devkota, Ethan Carter, De Broughton, Mark Mauldin, Joseph Iboyi, Mahesh Bashyal, David Wright, and Ian Small

Preharvest estimation of cotton yield can help growers to determine their return on investment, assess weather-related damages, and adjust crop management. This publication outlines the steps to calculate a reliable estimate of cotton yield. Written by Michael J. Mulvaney, Emma Brooks, Pratap Devkota, Ethan Carter, De Broughton, Mark Mauldin, Joseph Iboyi, Mahesh Bashyal, David Wright, and Ian Small, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2021.

Field Corn Production Guide

David Wright, Ian Small, Cheryl Mackowiak, Zane Grabau, Pratap Devkota, and Silvana Paula-Moraes

This publication discusses several aspects of field corn production in Florida, such as economics, land preparation, hybrid selection, fertilization, irrigation, and disease management. Written by David Wright, Ian Small, Cheryl Mackowiak, Zane Grabau, Pratap Devkota, and Silvana Paula-Moraes, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised August 2022.

Impact of In-Row Planting Patterns on Reniform Nematodes Using Precision Agriculture in Cotton

D. L. Wright, S. George, I. Small, T. Stansly, and Z. Grabau

This article is intended to inform cotton producers and associated agricultural professionals of a practical method to help manage plant-parasitic nematodes in cotton. Written by D. L. Wright, S. George, I. Small, T. Stansly, and Z. Grabau, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised September 2022.

Carinata, the Sustainable Crop for a Bio-based Economy: Production Recommendations for the Southeastern United States

R. Seepaul, I. M. Small, P. Devkota, H. Y. Sintim, M. J. Mulvaney, S. George, R. G. Leon, S. V. Paula-Moraes, Isaac L. Esquivel, R. Bennett, A. Pokrzywinski, D. Geller, J. J. Marois, and D. L. Wright

Brassica carinata is a non-food industrial oilseed crop that can be grown in the winter in the southeast US without impacting food, feed, or fiber crops. Carinata is a low carbon advanced renewable fuel feedstock and a good source of animal protein. Carinata research in the SE US through a public-private partnership has developed a comprehensive body of knowledge regarding carinata agronomics, life cycle analysis, best management practices and economics. This article aims to help growers and others interested in carinata to understand its biology, agronomy, and production aspects.

Production of Biofuel Crops in Florida: Soybean

D. L. Wright, K. Boote, and I. M. Small

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).