A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Tomato in Florida by George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon

“…More than 60 years’ worth of tomato fertilization research has been conducted in Florida. …”
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Precision Farming Adoption by Florida Citrus Producers: Probit Model Analysis by Brian J. Sevier, Won Suk Lee

“…The use of soil sampling; yield monitoring; remote sensing; and variable-rate applications of herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer, as well as the global positioning system (GPS) and a geographic information system (GIS) can be considered precision agriculture. …”
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Florida-Friendly Plants for Stormwater Pond Shorelines by Gail Hansen, Shangchun Hu

“…Water quality varies with rainfall and fertilizer inputs. Steep slopes can make plant establishment and retention difficult. …”
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What is Florida-Friendly Landscaping™? by Esen Momol, Michael Scheinkman, Michael Thomas, Tom Wichman, Gail Hansen, Claire Lewis, Jen Marvin, Lynn Barber, Tiare Silvasy, Terra Freeman, Tina McIntyre, Emily Brown, Amanda Peck, John Bossart

“…Once established, FFL landscapes require little, if any, irrigation, fertilizer, or pesticides. This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department provides a brief overview of the FFL program, outreach, and requirements. …”
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Nutrient Cycling in Grazed Pastures by Maria L. Silveira, Joao M. Vendramini, Hiran M. da Silva, Mariana Azenha

“…Many forage-based livestock production systems in Florida are characterized by extensive grazing with minimal inputs of commercial fertilizer and supplemental feed. In these systems, adequate soil fertility conditions are essential to sustain forage production. …”
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Florida-Friendly Plants for Stormwater Pond Shorelines by Gail Hansen, Shangchun Hu

“…Water quality varies with rainfall and fertilizer inputs. Steep slopes can make plant establishment and retention difficult. …”
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Floridians’ Engagement in Landscape Best Practices to Protect Water Resources: Information from a 2018 Survey by Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, Tom Wichman, Wendy Wilber, A.J. Reisinger

“…The survey gathers data that includes common landscape elements, neighborhood characteristics, engagement in irrigation and fertilizer best practices, and learning preferences. …”
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Strategies for Improving Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Lettuce Grown on Histosols by Gustavo Kreutz, Jehangir Bhadha, Guodong Liu, Marcio Resende, Alan Wright, D. Calvin Odero, German Sandoya

“… The global demand for P fertilizers has been significantly increasing, resulting in higher costs and environmental concerns associated with eutrophication. …”
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What is urea-triazone nitrogen? by Guodong Liu, Jeffrey Williamson

“…But growers have concerns about the safety of using triazone N fertilizers for commercial crop production because the fertilizers are still new to them. …”
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Making Decisions Using Force Field Analysis by Seth Heinert, Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez

“…Should I stop using fertilizer on my lawn? These kinds of complex decisions are often difficult because many factors are at play, each with different degrees of importance. …”
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How to Calculate Fertigation Injection Rates for Commercial Blueberry Production by Guodong Liu, Jeffrey Williamson, Gary England, Alicia Whidden

“…One of the key factors in fertigation is the correct calculation of fertilizer injection rate and time for the acreage. …”
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Bermudagrass Production in Florida by Carrol G. Chambliss, Freddie A. Johnson

“…Many research studies have shown high animal weight gains per acre when bermuda is well fertilized. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa200 …”
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Improving Citrus Nitrogen Uptake Efficiency: Understanding Citrus Nitrogen Requirements by Kelly T. Morgan, Edward A. Hanlon

“…To better match citrus tree N requirements at selected life stages with fertilization practices based on tree growth; 2. To explain the demands for fertilization by citrus trees recovering from leaf loss caused by storms, insects, or disease; 3. …”
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Effect of Biogas Slurry on the Nutrient Cycling and Micro-organisms Community in Two Types of Soil by Pengcheng Li, Dongqi Jiang, Shuqiang Wang, Xianying Zhang, Yulan Zhang, Yonghuan Wang, Zhenhua Chen, Nan Jiang

“…The biogas slurry (BS) generated through the anaerobic fermentation of biogas in pig farms is extensively employed as an organic fertilizer in Northeast China. BS is often used in large amounts because of fragmented farmland ownership resulting from previous local policies. …”
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Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide by James M. Stephens, Sydney Park-Brown, Danielle Treadwell, Susan Webb, Amanda Gevens, R. A. Dunn, Gerald Kidder, D. Short, G. W. Simone

“…It covers planning, soil preparation, compost and fertilizing, irrigation and drainage, and pest management with and without pesticides. …”
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Mejores Prácticas de Manejo en el Area Agrícola de los Everglades: Prevención de el Derramamiento de Fertilizantes by Orlando A. Diaz, Samira H. Daroub, Ronald W. Rice, Timothy A. Lang, Viviana M. Nadal, Ming Chen

“…Chen, is the Spanish language version of SL-231, "Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Fertilizer Spill Prevention." It provides current implementation guidelines for this BMP designed to reduce drainage P loads in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). …”
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Ten Strategies for Working With Your Home Owner Association to Convert to a Florida-Friendly Yard by Gail Hansen de Chapman, Claire Lewis

“… Many homeowners are beginning to rethink their landscapes for several reasons, including mandated water and fertilizer restrictions, increasing maintenance costs, and concern for the environment. …”
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Predicting electrocatalytic urea synthesis using a two-dimensional descriptor by Amy Wuttke, Alexander Bagger

“…Increasing research focuses on value-added chemicals like the indispensable fertilizer urea, which also constitutes a study case for electrochemical CN-coupling. …”
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Quick Overview of Extension Programs to Educate Homeowners about Environmentally-Friendly Landscape Practices in Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee by Tatiana Borisova, Katie Giacalone, Ruth Anne Hanahan, Esen Momol

“…Additionally, excessive or poorly timed fertilizer application can cause pollution runoff and deterioration of surface and ground water. …”
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