UF IFAS Best Management Practices Program

09/27/2022

The University of Florida will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30, because of Hurricane Ian. Only essential university personnel should report for work during that time.

04/15/2020

Dr. Danielle Treadwell kicked off our Virtual Ag BMP Series with cover crop information.

Dr. Danielle Treadwell was the first speaker of the 2020 BMP Summit, which is occurring April 7th through June 23rd. She discussed how cover crops are a tool that can help growers meet BMP goals and how to manage covers in fruit and vegetable systems.

03/24/2020

Join us every Tuesday in April, May, and June for a Virtual Ag BMP Summit.

02/20/2020

It's been a good turn out for day one of the Precision Agriculture for BMPs in Commercial Crop Production in-service training.

12/30/2019

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Charles Barrett is teaching Florida farmers how using new technology can save money, reduce nutrient inputs and conserve water.

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Charles Barrett is teaching Florida farmers how using new technology can save money, reduce nutrient inputs and c...

12/27/2019

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Donald Rainey is showing Florida farmers how they can store the water they need on their land to help conserve water throughout Florida.

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Donald Rainey is showing Florida farmers how they can store the water they need on their land to help conserve wa...

12/20/2019

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Andrea Albertin is educating Florida farmers on ways they can protect these valuable natural resources.

12/18/2019

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Jim Fletcher is using drones ecology to reduce water use on farms across Florida.

12/16/2019

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Lisa Krimsky is educating Florida residents about the steps the agriculture industry is taking to protect and conserve the state's valuable water resources.

UF/IFAS Extension Water Resource Specialist Lisa Krimsky is educating Florida residents about the steps the agriculture industry is taking to protect and con...

12/13/2019

We dive a little deeper into the topic of controlled release fertilizer and soil moisture sensors. Jay Capasso, UF/IFAS Row Crop Extension Agent in Columbia County, details his project with Ronald Norris Farms. This project is funded by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Thank you, Jay, for teaching us more about important BMP projects that are helping us improve water quality and quantity.

And, thank you to Mr. Norris for letting us learn more about how you're implementing BMPs!

We dive a little deeper into the topic of controlled release fertilizer and soil moisture sensors. Jay Capasso, UF/IFAS Row Crop Extension Agent in Columbia ...

12/11/2019

This BMP video explores the 4R Nutrient Stewardship. The program provides a framework for farmers to increase profitability, enhance environmental protection and improve sustainability. Farmers using the 4Rs are using the Right Source, at the Right Rate, at the Right Time and in the Right Place.

This BMP video explores the 4R Nutrient Stewardship. The program provides a framework for farmers to increase profitability, enhance environmental protection...

12/09/2019

We follow Paulette Tomlinson, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent in Columbia County, as she visits a livestock producer. She was awarded a BMP Mini-Grant to provide soil and hay sampling for livestock producers. This opened the door to begin discussions on Best Management Practices in hay production.

We follow Paulette Tomlinson, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent in Columbia County, as she visits a livestock producer. She was awarded a B...