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Cover Crops Can Get Young Citrus Trees Off To A Good Start

Florida citrus growers continue to battle declining yields, citrus greening disease, and increasingly nutrient-poor soils. As a result, they are taking a closer look at soil-building practices such as cover crops. But how and when the cover cropping benefits citrus orchards is unclear. A new study from the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) offers new insights—especially for younger orchards. “Tree

World Soil Day 2025

How the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences help students grow careers This blog post is republished from the UF Career Connections Center "Career Hub." Every year on Dec. 5, World Soil Day is a reminder that life begins with the ground beneath us. Soil grows our food, filters our water, stores carbon and supports thriving ecosystems and communities. For some UF students and alumni, soil is more

Finding the Right Nitrogen Rate for Sustainable Bamboo Production in Florida

Bamboo is emerging as a promising new specialty crop for Florida. It offers opportunities for edible shoots, timber, biomaterials, and carbon storage. But until recently, growers lacked clear, science-based guidance on how to fertilize bamboo efficiently and sustainably in the state's climate. A new study from the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) fills that gap. The research identifies an optimal nitrogen

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