“With the growing global population & available farmland decreasing, there’s a pressing need for approaches to reduce human dependence on mined phosphates,” said Jehangir Bhadha, a UF/IFAS Dept of Soil, Water & Ecosystem Sciences assoc prof UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade.
#phosphorus Sustainable Ag UF
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New publication! Learn how a mini-documentary impacted early career scientists' perceptions of social responsibility.
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Funded by: CUAHSI
Partners: UF/IFAS Dept of Soil, Water & Ecosystem Sciences Sustainable Ag UF UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade
#scicomm #Sustainability

The in-person Best Management Practices Training will be held in the EREC Conference Center from 8:15 am to 2:00 pm on May 3, 2024. There will also be lunch provide for attendees. Sustainable Ag UF UF IFAS Solutions

Please register at the Eventbrite link
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Join us on April 5th at 11:00 am for Dr. Julien Beuzelin's seminar titled, “Insect Ecology and Management in Crops of the Everglades Agricultural Area.” This will be an in-person event with a zoom option available.
UF IFAS Solutions EREC Student Association

Zoom link:ufl.zoom.us/j/99903955913?…

The competition is on for the most important insect pest of pepper. Watch out for #pepper_weevil and #Thrips_parvispinus . Both insects require significant management efforts Entomological Society of America UF IFAS Solutions UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade UF/IFAS Entomology & Nematology FDACS-Plant Industry De-Fen Mou

The Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Phosphorus Best Management Practices Training is now available.
(English and Spanish)
Link: ifas-bmp-eaa.catalog.instructure.com

Join us on March 8th at 11:00 am for Dr. Jehangir Bhadha's seminar titled, 'Integrated Soil, Water, & Nutrient Management: Pillars of Sustainable Agriculture'. This will be an in-person event with a zoom option available.

Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/97638967799?…

The Everglades REC had the pleasure of hosting members of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) out of Ontario, Canada. The group received presentations on our research programs, learn Everglades Agricultural Area history, and receive a site tour. AALP UF IFAS Solutions

Second-generation space-grown plants 🛰️ 🌱 have returned to FLORIDA from the International Space Station.

The plants are part of a FLORIDA_Space_Plants experiment to determine if plants can be trained to thrive in a space. bit.ly/3HYkDrM

This was indeed a great experience for all of us to visit St. Vincent and interact with their local stakeholders. Sarah Strauss UF/IFAS Dept of Soil, Water & Ecosystem Sciences Dr. Andra Johnson UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade
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The Everglades REC faculty and staff participated in the 2024 South Florida Fair during the month of January. This was a great time to engage with the Palm Beach County community and highlight our research programs. UF IFAS Solutions EREC Student Association UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade Sustainable Ag UF

PhD students Noel, Xue Bai, & Suraj Melkani had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young (@USDA Chief Scientist & Under Sec. for REE), and Xochitl Torres Small (Dy. Sec. of Ag). Thanks Dean Turner! UF IFAS Solutions UF/IFAS Dept of Soil, Water & Ecosystem Sciences EREC Student Association UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade

The EREC would like to give a special Congratulations to Dr. Mabry McCray on his retirement! Dr. McCray was faculty member with University of Florida/IFAS at the EREC and the Agronomy Department for 20 years! Last week, we hosted his retirement party. UF IFAS Solutions Dr. Robert Gilbert

The best part of extension is seeing the enthusiasm in our future scientists as they learn about sustainable agriculture. School tours are part of the South Florida Fair and we love interacting with the kids. Dr. Andra Johnson EREC Student Association UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade

Touring the South Florida ecosystem with the STEPS Center as part of our three day retreat. Big thanks to our local stakeholders for taking the time to interact with the group. South Florida Water Management District EAA Farmers Matthew VanWeelden

Good read from California - Field observations and record keeping are crucial for disease control! #vegetable #lettuce #scouting #IPM #soil ⁦Lettuce Breeding UF ⁦Katia 🏳️‍🌈🌱🧬⁩ Effective Vegetable Disease Control Depends on Record Keeping - Growing Produce growingproduce.com/crop-protectio…

Join us today between 11:00-12:00 pm for Dr. Troy Jensen's Exit Seminar. He will be sharing his experience with UF/IFAS and time spent living in the Southeastern U.S. #UF #IFAS

Zoom Link: ufl.zoom.us/j/2547356519?o…

Research Update on the Emerging Disease:
Tar Spot of Corn in Southern Florida

Dr. Katia Viana Xavier and her team conduct research to improve the management of foliar diseases, including the emerging threat of tar spot on sweet corn.
commercialveg.ifas.ufl.edu/research-conne… #UF #IFAS

Everglades EREC recently hosted a Sweet Corn Management Workshop. Thank you to everyone that attended and to those who presented their research. #IFAS #UF UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade

Aerobic and anaerobic storage of energycane biomass samples to determine its effect on feedstock quality with time! ⁦UF IFAS Everglades REC - Belle Glade⁩ ⁦Agronomy at UF⁩