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Phosphorus Management in Florida Must Be Soil-Specific

Phosphorus is one of the most essential nutrients for plant growth. It also is one of the most challenging to manage responsibly. When applied efficiently, it supports lawns and landscapes as well as healthy crops. But when it moves off-site through runoff or drainage, it can contribute to harmful algal blooms and impair water bodies. There are many pieces of the phosphorus puzzle. Agriculture, golf courses, residential lawn fertilization,

SWES Faculty, Staff, and Student Recognized with Superior Accomplishment Awards

The Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) is proud to celebrate three outstanding members of our community. All three represent UF/IFAS in different ways, but each demonstrates exceptional service worthy of a 2026 Superior Accomplishment Award (SAA). This annual program honors faculty and staff who perform efficiently with innovation. Their work impacts the quality of life for students, their fellow employees, and the broader

Fertilizer Source Matters: A Comparison of Alternatives for Nutrient Content

Fertilizer source is one of the four Rs of fertilizer management (Right source, Right place, Right time, and Right placement). Mineral fertilizers are typically synthesized (i.e., nitrogen from the Haber-Bosch process) or mined from mineral rock and they are available to the plant in salt form. Salts are water soluble and will dissociate into their positively and negatively charged components (i.e., ions), much like table salt (NaCl

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