Everglades REC
Editorial Team
- Samira Daroub - Chair, Approver
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Trends in Florida Rice Production and Varieties
SS653/SL439 by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Luigi Trotta, Daniel Cavazos, and Matthew VanWeeldenAugust 13, 2024This publication sheds light on the trends of rice acreage and yields from 2008 to 2021. Nearly 23,000 acres of flooded rice were planted in south Florida in 2021. Growing flooded rice is a good Best Management Practice for growers in the region because it has been shown to reduce pest pressure and improve soil quality. The publication also highlights some of the recent varieties of rice that are grown in the region.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
Current and Emerging Protocols for Carbon Measurement in Agricultural Soils
SS721/SL508by Suraj Melkani, Noel Manirakiza, Shirley M. Baker, and Jehangir H. BhadhaOctober 19, 2023Soils have the capacity to function as a sink of atmospheric carbon dioxide and are crucial for climate regulation. Soil have the potential to store around 1.5 to 2.4 trillion metric tons of C in the soil globally. They contain large C pools that can store three times more C than the atmosphere and four times more than plants. These massive C sinks have the potential to reverse soil degradation, mitigate climate change, and enhance food security. It is therefore essential to monitor the C cycle by accurately measuring the amount of soil C in agricultural fields. This can help in developing sustainable management practices that can minimize C emissions and sequester C into the soil from the atmosphere. This publication describes the various current and emerging protocols that can be used to measure soil C.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
Identification of Grass Weed Seedlings Commonly Found in Florida Sugarcane: A Quick Reference Guide
AG470/SS-AGR-474by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian KammererMay 25, 2023This article describes proper identification of grass weed seedlings associated with sugarcane in Florida to assist growers with selecting effective control measures. Written by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian Kammerer, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Diagnosing Herbicide Injury Symptoms in Sugarcane and Rotational Crops in Southern Florida
AG469/SS-AGR-473by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian KammererMay 15, 2023This article describes how to diagnose injury symptoms from herbicides commonly used in sugarcane and rotational crops in southern Florida based on their mode of action. This information is intended to help growers to pinpoint sources of injury from off-target movement, carryover, or improper use of herbicides. Written by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian Kammerer, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
