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Study examines various fertilizers, application rates for HLB-affected orange trees
Mike LoizzoDecember 5th, 2023The long effort to help huanglongbing (HLB) impacted citrus trees in Florida has taken another step forward. The disease, commonly known as citrus greening, greatly impacts tree root health, fruit development, and juice quality. A study at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC), examined the relationship between fertilization, root health, and fruit yield. […]
Researchers examine potential benefits for soil health and nutrient availability in forage production
Mike LoizzoNovember 14th, 2023Forage production in intensively managed grasslands often requires continuous use of inorganic nitrogen fertilizers. This can be harmful to the environment. Scientists in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) studied a sustainable solution to improve the cycling of nitrogen in the soil through microbial activities. This involved adding rhizoma perennial peanut […]
UF/IFAS Researchers in North Florida Examining Watermelon Best Management Practices
Bob HochmuthNovember 8th, 2023Watermelon is a major crop grown in the Suwannee Valley. It accounts for nearly one-third of the total watermelon production in Florida, covering approximately 26,300 acres. The Sunshine State grows about one of every four watermelons produced in the United States each year. This tasty crop represents an $88 million industry for Florida agriculture! Cultural […]
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