West Florida REC

Adjusting Crop Yield to a Standard Moisture Content

Michael J. Mulvaney and Pratap Devkota

Building Coastal Dunes with Sea Oats and Surrogate Wrack

Natalie Hooton, Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, and Sean Claypool

Defoliants and Desiccants

Joseph E. Iboyi, Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Pratap Devkota, and David L. Wright

This document discusses the meaning of the terms “defoliant” and “desiccant,” their uses, and factors that impact their performance, and also provides a list of registered products for use in Florida. Written by Joseph E. Iboyi, Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Pratap Devkota, and David L. Wright, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised November 2021.

Diagnosing Herbicide Injury in Cotton

Sarah Berger, Jason Ferrell, and Pratap Devkota

This publication describes the behavior and injury symptoms of various kinds of herbicides in cotton.

Diagnosing Herbicide Injury in Peanut

S. Morichetti, J. Ferrell, and P. Devkota

Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle

Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Christina Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, and Ashlynn Smith

El riego de los patios de Florida

L. E. Trenholm, J. B. Unruh. M. Schiavon y A. Fernanda Arevalo Alvarenga

El riego es una de las prácticas culturales más importantes para nuestro césped. Debido a que el agua es un recurso limitado y es vital para la salud del césped, es muy importante que se realice correctamente. Esta publicación está destinada a propietarios de casas y encargados de céspedes que quieren saber cómo optimizar el riego de sus patios.

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.

Fire Ants Management in Industrial Hemp

Nkem J. Nwosu, Hardeep Singh, Zachary Brym, Lakesh Sharma, Ethan Carter, Alexandra M. Revynthi, and Lance Osborne

This publication highlights the presence, damage, and management of imported fire ants in industrial hemp production. This UF/IFAS Extension publication offers practical knowledge to researchers, Extension agents, growers, crop consultants, agricultural professionals, and students on the effects and management of imported fire ants in industrial hemp production. Written by Nkem J. Nwosu, Hardeep Singh, Zachary Brym, Lakesh Sharma, Ethan Carter, Alexandra M. Revynthi, and Lance Osborne, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2024.

Freeze Damage of Carinata Grown in the Southeastern US

Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Joseph E. Iboyi, Ramdeo Seepaul, Pratap Devkota, Ian Small, David Wright

This publication serves as a guide to assess freeze damage and discuss management issues related to freeze damage of carinata in the southeastern United States. Written by Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Joseph E. Iboyi, Ramdeo Seepaul, Pratap Devkota, Ian Small, and David Wright, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised July 2021.

Guide to Olive Tree Nutrition in Florida

Michael J. Mulvaney, Rao Mylavarapu, Peter C. Andersen, Mack Thetford, and Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

Iron for Florida Turfgrasses

T. W. Shaddox and J. B. Unruh

Know Your Pests When Trapping Soybean Looper in the Florida Panhandle

Ethan Carter, Tyler Shaw, Libbie Johnson, and Silvana V. Paula-Moraes

Pheromone trapping is a common scouting method used in collaboration with integrated pest management. A major crop pest of many plant species, including Panhandle crops like peanut and cotton, is the soybean looper.  A soybean looper pheromone-trapping study performed in Panhandle commercial peanut and cotton fields also attracted other species with similar appearances, sometimes in high numbers. Misidentification would result in overestimation of soybean looper populations and likely unnecessary insecticide applications. The sharp stigma looper, due to its high seasonal abundance and flight pattern similar to that of the soybean looper, was most concerning. This insect is not a pest and can be discerned from the soybean looper easily through its wing markings, if someone knows what to look for, but if these harmless moths were unwittingly thought of as soybean loopers, it could greatly skew population numbers and prompt improper applications of pesticides.

Magnesium for Florida Turfgrasses

T. W. Shaddox

Mitigating Nitrogen Losses in Row Crop Production Systems

Hardeep Singh, Lakesh Sharma, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, and Pratap Devkota

This publication summarizes N cycling, different types of N losses, and approaches that may help to minimize N loss in row crop production systems in Florida. Written by Hardeep Singh, Lakesh Sharma, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, and Pratap Devkota, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, January 2023.

Nitrogen Contributions from Peanut Residues to Subsequent Crops

Arun Jani, Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, and Hardeep Singh

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Olives for Your Florida Landscape

Mack Thetford, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Michael J. Mulvaney

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Opportunities for Uneven-Aged Management in Second Growth Longleaf Pine Stands in Florida

Jennifer L. Gagnon, Eric J. Jokela, Ajay Sharma, and Jason G. Vogel

A discussion of traditional and alternative longleaf pine management practices, as well as a description of the process of converting an even-aged stand of mature longleaf pine to an uneven-aged stand.

Plant Growth Regulators as a Management Tool in Cotton Production

Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, and Ravinder Singh

This article aims to inform cotton producers, Extension agents, crop advisors, and consultants about the role and management approaches of plant growth regulators in cotton production. Written by Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, and Ravinder Singh, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.

Potassium Deficiency in Cotton: Causes, Symptoms, and Considerations

Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Peter Omara, Nkem J. Nwosu, Jennifer Bearden, Ravinder Singh, and Lakesh K. Sharma

The purpose of this publication is to inform cotton producers, Extension agents, crop advisors, and consultants about the role, deficiency, and management of potassium in cotton production. Written by Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Peter Omara, Nkem J. Nwosu, Jennifer Bearden, Ravinder Singh, and Lakesh K. Sharma, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, January 2024.

Propagation and Production of Atlantic St. Johnswort

Mack Thetford and Debbie Miller

Propagation and Production of False Rosemary

Mack Thetford and Debbie Miller

Sulfur Deficiency in Cotton: Causes, Symptoms, and Considerations

Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, Sudeep Sidhu, and Peter Omara

The purpose of this article is to provide information to cotton farmers, Extension agents, and crop consultants about the symptoms of sulfur deficiency, the various sources of sulfur, and its interaction with changing rates of other major nutrients such as nitrogen. Written by Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, Sudeep Sidhu, and Peter Omara, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, November 2023.

Tropical Soda Apple: Biology, Ecology, and Management of a Noxious Weed in Florida

B. A. Sellers, Pratap Devkota, J. Jeffrey Mullahey, and J. A. Ferrell

A UF/IFAS numbered Management.

Turfgrass Herbicides: Mode of Action and Resistance Management

Pawel Petelewicz, J. Bryan Unruh, and Ramon G. Leon

This document is a tool for turfgrass professionals, sod producers, golf course superintendents, athletic and sports fields managers, landscape managers, and extension specialists to help develop herbicide programs that reduce the risk of herbicide resistant weeds in turfgrass systems.

Using 2,4-D Choline Herbicide Products on 2,4-D-Tolerant Crops

Pratap Devkota, Ethan Carter, and Hardeep Singh

This publication provides specific information on herbicide options and application requirements on newer 2,4-D formulations. The publication also provides information on the safer use of newer low-volatility formulations of 2,4-D herbicide products on Enlist crops. Written by Pratap Devkota, Ethan Carter, and Hardeep Singh, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, July 2022.

Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns

J. Bryan Unruh, Pawel Petelewicz, Laurie E. Trenholm, Erin E. Harlow, and Ramon G. Leon

Weeds can be defined as unwanted plants or plants growing out of place. Proper identification and some understanding of how and why weeds are present in a lawn are important when selecting the best control strategy. Knowing if weeds were previously present in an area also helps homeowners prepare control measures in the future. Weed control should be a carefully planned and coordinated program.

Weed Management in Sorghum

J. A. Ferrell, G. E. MacDonald, B. J. Brecke, and P. Devkota

This publication provides information on weed control options in sorghum. Written by J. A. Ferrell, G. E. MacDonald, B. J. Brecke, and P. Devkota, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised January 2022.