Soil and Water Sciences Department - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Scien

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Web Name: Soil and Water Sciences Department - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Scien

WebSite: http://soils.ifas.ufl.edu

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Soil and Water Sciences DepartmentSoil and Water Sciences DepartmentWe research and teach about soil, water, and environmental sciences in urban, agricultural, and natural ecosystems. As a University of Florida department within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, we offer degree, certificate and extension programs on campus and online.Since our origins, more than 100 years ago, we have made significant contributions to improving the productivity of Florida’s agriculture, helping protect the state's unique ecosystems, and contributing to soil and water science at national and international levels.We research and teach about soil, water, and environmental sciences in urban, agricultural, and natural ecosystems. As a University of Florida department within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, we offer degree, certificate and extension programs on campus and online.Since our origins, more than 100 years ago, we have made significant contributions to improving the productivity of Florida’s agriculture, helping protect the state's unique ecosystems, and contributing to soil and water science at national and international levels. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE PROGRAMS:UF professor earns award from UF/IFAS Extension peersBy RUTH BORGERLAKE ALFRED, Fla. --- Water is essential to Florida farmers. They scrutinize the amount available, its quality and when and how they should use it to grow crops, feed animals and sustain their livelihood.University of Florida soil and water sciences assistant professor Davie Kadyampakeni works tirelessly with Florida citrus growers to ensure that they have access to the most current research in water use and soil nutrientUF/IFAS program teaches what happens ‘After the Flush’BALM, Fla. --- If you’re on a septic system, what happens after you flush your toilet? In a new, statewide UF/IFAS Extension program aptly titled “After the Flush,” Mary Lusk and her colleagues aim to teach Floridians how the state’s 2 million septic systems can impact water resources.For one thing, septic systems can put nitrogen into groundwater, water bodies and sewage systems. So, as a major goal, Lusk uses “After the Flush”Updated citrus nutrition guide helps growers deal with greeningFlorida citrus growers hit hard by the citrus greening disease can benefit from UF/IFAS expertise in an updated book -- the third edition of the Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees.Greening, known scientifically as huanglongbing (HLB) has caused significant damage to Florida’s citrus industry, and UF/IFAS scientists and Extension faculty have updated the guide to help farmers better cope with HLB.Although the book still contains some data

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University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension outreach is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The University of Florida (UF), together with Florida A&M University (FAMU), administers the Florida Cooperative Extension Service.

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