Agricultural and Biological Engineering
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- Young Gu Her - Editor
- Kati Migliaccio - Editor, Chair, Approver
- Amanda Quintos - ICS Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
2021 Summary Report: Agriculture-, Forestry-, and Fishing-Related Fatalities in Florida
AE584/AE584by Serap GorucuMarch 21st, 2023The purpose of this report is to summarize Florida’s AgFF-related fatalities for 2021. This report helps to identify hazards and risks associated with agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Written by Serap Gorucu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, February 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
How much water am I using to irrigate my yard?
AE585/AE585by By Nicholas Taylor, Kaitlin Robb Price, and Bradley SpatzMarch 15th, 2023This publication provides context and motivation for reducing outdoor water use. This is done by providing the estimated gallons of water used per irrigation cycle in Florida and then comparing the water used for irrigation to the water used for common indoor activities like showering or washing dishes.Critical Issue: Water Quality and Conservation
Capitalizing on Carbon
AE582/AE582by Jehangir Bhadha, Mark Clark, Michael Andreu, Yuchuan Fan, Tara Wade, and Young Gu HerFebruary 15th, 2023This infographic illustrates the global carbon cycle and discusses sources, sinks, carbon markets, and carbon sequestration. Written by Jehangir Bhadha, Mark Clark, Michael Andreu, Yuchuan Fan, Tara Wade, and Young Gu Her, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2023.Critical Issue: Natural Resources and Environment
Preguntas comunes cuando se usan sensores de humedad en el suelo para cítricos y otros árboles frutales
AE583/AE583by Eric Herrera, Sandra M. Guzmán, Eduart Murcia, y Daniel PalaciosFebruary 8th, 2023Esta guía esta orientada para personal de extensión que pueda encontrar preguntas de los productores acerca del funcionamiento y precisión de sensores de humedad del suelo (SMSs) para producción de arboles frutales. La información en este documento permitirá a los especialistas de extensión responder algunas preguntas generales acerca de los SMSs. Esta publicación se enfoca en dos tipos de sensores portátiles usados actualmente en Florida para manejo de irrigación en cítricos y otros arboles: El oscilador de línea de transmisión (TLO) y el transmisometro en el dominio del tiempo (TDT) por sus siglas en ingles. Para detalles acerca de SMSs no descritos en esta publicación o alguna marca de SMS en particular, personal de extensión puede consultar los autores o un especialista de irrigación local.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Methods to Quantify In-Field Nutrient Leaching
AE581/AE581by Bibek Acharya, Vivek Sharma, Charles Barrett, Sudeep Singh Sidhu, Lincoln Zotarelli, and Michael D. DukesJanuary 10th, 2023This publication summarizes the basic concepts of three most-used NO3-N leaching quantification methods in field conditions. Written by Bibek Acharya, Vivek Sharma, Charles Barrett, Sudeep Singh Sidhu, Lincoln Zotarelli, and Michael D. Dukes, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, December 2022.Critical Issue: Water Quality and Conservation
