UF IFAS Best Management Practices Program
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Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) are practical measures that producers can take to prot All BMP Program comments are made by BMP Program designees.
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09/27/2022
UF Campus Operations Closure 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.
Cover Crops Help Growers Meet BMP Goals 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 Water BMP- Moisture Sensor Program 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 Water BMP- Alternative Water Program 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 Water BMP- Algal Bloom Education Program 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!
BMP Farm Series - Ronald Norris Farms 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.
BMP Farm Series - 4R Nutrient Stewardship 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.
BMP Farm Series - Columbia County Hay We follow Paulette Tomlinson, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent in Columbia County, as she visits a livestock producer. She was awarded a B...
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