Free-Lance Agronomy

Certified Crop Advisor specializing in fruit and vegetable production; Past-Chair of the Florida CCA Board.

[Free-Lance Agronomy @FLAgronomy]

Comparing good flush and bloom in scattered “surviving” Hamlin orange trees vs. trees declining from HLB in a central Lake County grove. “Surviving” trees produced as much as 8.5 boxes per tree this season & given the strong flush & bloom, appear to be setting another good crop.

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

Want to boost soybean yields sustainably? Research shows root-associated microbiomes act as a "second genome," enhancing nutrient uptake and climate resilience while fighting soil-borne pathogens:
https://t.co/FCrQnwqFOw
#SustainableAgriculture #SoybeanFarming #MicrobiomeScience

[Gary England @CCAGaryEngland]

Save the Date: The @UFMREC Landscape, Nursery, and Controlled Plant Production Field Day happens on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

[Kevin Folta @kevinfolta]

We discussed the #screwworm back in September of 2025 as it advanced across Mexico. Talking Biotech Podcast 477 covers the problem and new potential solutions you need to understand. https://t.co/Jj3BVSQWnk

[Billy Crow @NematodeGuy]

The SON Extension Committee is hosting an exciting workshop at the @SON_nemaweb meeting in Baltimore next month!

[NWS Weather Prediction Center @NWSWPC]

Here is the 3-day precipitation forecast. A cold front brings rain to the Northern Rockies into early next week. Additionally, another front brings rain to the Northeast, while a stationary front continues to bring precipitation across the Southeast and Lower Mississippi Valley.

[José Dubeux @dubeux]

Join UF IFAS Forage Team! @ASA_CSSA_SSSA @UFIFASAgronomy @ufifasnfrec @UF_IFAS_RCREC

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

Crops often utilize just 30–50% of applied nitrogen. 📉 How can we stop nutrient runoff and improve profitability? Biochar's porous structure acts like a sponge, holding water & nutrients in the soil. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/FXhdRJJf9b
#SoilHealth #Agronomy #Carbon

[Vicky Boyd @AgWriterVLBoyd]

Although some believe that pest control advisers who work for ag chem companies overprescribe pesticides, a new study found that is NOT true. Growers working with sales-based PCAs didn't use more pesticides overall than those working with independent PCAs https://t.co/vOTi7sMbXl

[Florida Farm Bureau @FlaFarmBureau]

Thank you @epaleezeldin, we appreciate you being a #VoiceofAg.

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

Could immature cotton be a secret weapon against superbugs? Scientists identified "flawed" fibers can naturally host silver nanoparticles, killing 99.99% of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. 📖: https://t.co/FVRpp5LR9H
#Nanotechnology #SustainableTech #SilverNanoparticles

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

Tight margins call for smarter inputs. How can you optimize nitrogen & seed decisions to stay profitable this season?
🔹 Precision N-rates reduce costs & runoff.
🔹 Cover crops build long-term soil ROI: https://t.co/U67xwlF1W8
#NitrogenManagement #CropEfficiency #CornAndSoybean

[Florida Farm Bureau @FlaFarmBureau]

Dr. Scott Angle (@IFAS_VP) shared how @UF_IFAS is developing strong science that demonstrates the benefits of diversifying farming, including new conservation hubs, partnerships with various agencies, quick reference guides and cost share programs. His latest column can be found in the FloridAgriculture eNewsletter!

"The combined threats of rising input costs, volatile markets, extreme weather and pests can threaten farmers’ bottom lines and make it more economically attractive to plant that final crop: rooftops," he said.

Read more: https://t.co/aDDbGBlOLg

[Gary England @CCAGaryEngland]

As it has been for nearly 150 years, potato harvest in the Tri-County Agricultural Area of northeast Florida is at full swing and @UF_IFAS Extension Agent Dr. Wendy Mussoline provides an excellent overview of the importance of the @freshfromFL potato industry:

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

💥 Join us at #CANVAS26! Connect, learn, and be inspired with 4,000+ global minds. 💥 Registration NOW OPEN 💥: https://t.co/jGYVvHlIm0 #AgronomyConference #SoilScience #SustainableAgriculture #AgInnovation #EarthScience #AgResearch #AgCommunity #FutureOfFarming

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

The results are in! 🏆 Congratulations to @Virginia_Tech for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Soils Contest and Tegan Macy (@uidaho) for the top individual spot! 338 students gathered in NC for our largest contest yet: https://t.co/SxAJxz1mzt
#NationalCollegiateSoilsContest

[Florida Farm Bureau @FlaFarmBureau]

"As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, our family is proud to have produced nutritious food and served as hands-on stewards of nature’s gifts for nearly a century," said Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year Woody Larson.

On Earth Day, we recognize the farmers and ranchers who are dedicated to not only producing nutritious food but also conserving the natural resources around them while they do. Mr. Larson discussed how resource conservation is our family's heritage.

"My family and I have implemented numerous best management practices for resource conservation developed by university researchers and state and federal agencies," he said, "We have established water control structures that allow us to contain and store the water on our property. We clean the water and re-use it to irrigate our crops. This continuous recycling process not only provides a dependable supply for our farm, it also eliminates the need to use other water sources."

Read more: https://t.co/5d5pjAYFCX

[Florida Farm Bureau @FlaFarmBureau]

Happy Ag Literacy Day! As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, Florida Farm Bureau Federation invites county Farm Bureaus to nominate one individual for the Florida Farm Bureau Volunteer Communicator of the Year award.🎤

This award is designed to recognize a volunteer who has made an exceptional effort to educate his or her community about the importance and benefits of agriculture, demonstrating excellent communication through the general news media, social media platforms, public speaking or classroom education.

Applications will close August 21.

For more details, check out the application here: https://t.co/346nRn79cd

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

👋 Job alert: @ncatsuaggies seeks a dynamic, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Urban Horticulture. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, applied research & community engagement. Explore and apply: https://t.co/Gp4LSkFait
#UrbanHorticulture #HorticultureJobs #AcademicJobs

[California Citrus Mutual @CaCitrusMutual]

A federal HLB quarantine covering 93 sq mi in Ramona has been established by @USDA_APHIS. This expands the Loma Linda quarantine by 26 sq mi.

430+ acres of commercial citrus impacted. Federal restrictions on interstate citrus movement are now in effect.

https://t.co/aGXqysKZAH

[Certified Crop Adviser @CCASoundAdvice]

How does chemical speciation impact nutrient availability in your fields? New research shows Zn sulfate matches the mobility and uptake of expensive chelates in neutral soils, while Zn oxide stays "locked" near the application point: https://t.co/5PMboLdv2O #ZincFertilizer