UF Agricultural and Biological Engineering

06/08/2026

In this episode of The Dirt, ABE Postdoc Daniel Petti, Ph.D. explains why robotic sensing is the future of agriculture.

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

Efficient irrigation starts with good information. Join UF IFAS Extension Martin County, UF IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center and UF IFAS Extension St. Lucie County for a workshop on how to use soil moisture data to support irrigation decisions in vegetable and specialty crop systems.

You will learn how to:
* Soil moisture monitoring basics
* Making real-time irrigation decisions
* Examples from local growers using soil moisture data
* Turning field data into irrigation tools
* Cost-share opportunities for soil sensor adoption

This workshop includes presentations, discussion, and equipment demonstrations.

Free workshop. Lunch provided.

Location: Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce.

Registration via Eventbrite: https://IrrigationthatLearns.eventbrite.com

05/22/2026

AgrAbility was recently recognized by Forbes as one of the biggest impact-makers in accessibility!
We are proud to be part of this remarkable network, helping improve the quality of life and independence of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers with disabilities through the National AgrAbility Project and state programs, including Florida AgrAbility.

05/19/2026

Did you know that one of the easiest ways to protect our vulnerable waterways is by simply washing your car on the lawn rather than the driveway?

As love bug season is in full swing, and clouds of paired insects have congregated to splat on your car’s grill and windshield, you might be reaching for the hose and bucket more often.

When we wash on the lawn, chemicals in the rinse water are filtered by the soil and plants instead of running off the pavement, into streets and gutters, potentially towards our storm ponds and natural water bodies.

ABE’s Urban Stormwater Management expert Eban Bean, Ph.D. urges us to consider not washing due to drought, but if we must- wash on the lawn!

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Vivek Sharma for receiving the Florida Association of Agricultural Agents award for Specialist of the Year!

05/01/2026

Graduation is such a joy, although we will miss our students! Congratulations to everyone celebrating this rite of passage this week. We look forward to seeing the impactful work you will do in the world!

04/16/2026

The submissions for Joe Collins II Design Competition were top shelf this year, ranging from an interactive video game to a robotic hand. Students showcased hydrology, circular economy and packaging projects. Scroll to see this year's winners!