Vol. 2026 No. 1
New and updated publications, 2026

New and Revised articles published by UF/IFAS Extension on the Ask IFAS website in January and February, 2026.

4-H Youth Development

Jean Marie Arick, Amarat Simonne, Geralyn M. Sachs, Amber Norris, Andrea Nikolai, Joshua Payne, Shane Michael, Rachel Pienta, Janine Heiney, John Ferguson, Nicole Crawson, Samara Purvis
Proper Personal Preparation for the 4-H Food Challenge Competition: 4H453, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-4H453-2025
View on Ask IFAS PDF 2026

Agricultural Education and Communication

Adeyinka T. Ayodele, Dipendra Aryal, Oluwatosin A. Asemokhai, Laura A. Warner
Driving Engagement across Segments: Overcoming Barriers in Water Conservation through Irrigation Restriction Compliance: AEC844/WC507, 2/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC507-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Colleen E. Gariton, Matt Benge, Sadie Hundemer, Meredith S. Berry, T. Grady Roberts
Recommendations and Best Practices for Youth Environmental Education Programs: AEC835/WC497, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC497-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
John Diaz, Ysabel Polanco
Evaluating Participatory Action Research Projects: Process, Outcomes, and Use: AEC841/WC504, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC504-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Jose A. Molina, Pablo Lamino, John Diaz
Hofstede Cultural Dimensions #1: Introduction: AEC839/WC502, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC502-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Savannah Bailey, Megan S. Cantrell
Building a Professional Environment for Self-Awareness: AEC843/WC506, 2/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC506-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, Debra M. Barry
Preventing Teacher Burnout in Agricultural Education: AEC833/WC495, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC495-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Renzo Ceme Vinces, John Diaz, Sebastian Galindo, Pablo Lamino
International Volunteering: #1 What It Is and How to Apply: AEC838/WC501, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC501-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Ysabel Polanco, John Diaz
Sustaining Community Change through Participatory Action Research: A Framework for Enduring Impact in Agricultural Systems: AEC842/WC505, 2/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC505-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Laura L. Greenhaw
Team Structures and Workflow Patterns: AEC837/WC499, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC499-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
María Fernanda Zepeda, Pablo Lamino
Intercultural Competencies: Understanding Monochronic and Polychronic Cultures: AEC836/WC498, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC498-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
John Diaz, Ysabel Polanco
Participatory Action Research in Agriculture: An Introduction: AEC840/WC503, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC503-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026

Agronomy

Hardeep Singh, Eajaz A. Dar, Ethan Carter, Michael D. Dukes, Lakesh Sharma
Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendation for Florida Cotton: SS-AGR-499/AG495, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-AG495-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Vikash Verma, Tom Reed, Sudeep S. Sidhu
Controlled-Release Potassium Fertilization in Peanut Production in Florida: SS-AGR-500/AG496, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AG496-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Sudeep S. Sidhu; David L. Wright (Former Author); Barry Tillman, Nicholas Dufault, Ian M. Small, Isaac L. Esquivel, Zane Grabau, Hardeep Singh, Emma Matcham, Ednaldo A. Borgato, Jay Capasso, Shivendra Kumar, Ethan Carter
Peanut Production Guide: Management and Cultural Practices for Peanuts: SS-AGR-501/AG497, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AG497-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026

Family, Youth and Community Sciences

Isabella Alobele, Lori Johnson, Hillary MacMichael, Amy Mullins, Ava Theng, Madison Gindea, Ryan Perez, Tatiana Tchuisse, Yvette Vork, Melissa J. Vilaro
A Taste of Culture: Overview of the Systematic Refinement of a Culinary- and Spice-based Extension Program: FCS3414/FY1557, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1557-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026
Ashley McLeod-Morin, Astrid Ericson, Karlibeth Leitheiser; Angela B. Lindsey, Lisa Lundy, Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani (Contributor)
Floridians’ Perceptions of Heat-Related Illnesses (HRI): FCS3415/FY1558, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1558-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF-2026

Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Sciences

Paul M. Duff, Emory H. Wellnman, Anna E. Braswell
Factors Driving Mangrove Range Expansion: FOR415/FR486, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FR486-2025
View on Ask IFAS PDF 2026

Plant Pathology

Nicholas S. Dufault, Mathews Paret, Kiersten Fullem, Pamela D. Roberts, Gary Vallad, Susannah Da Silva
UF AgriGator Spray Program: Watermelon: PP386, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-PP386-2025
View on Ask IFAS PDF 2026
Douglas A. Phillips, Norma C. Flor, Philip F. Harmon
Florida Blueberry Leaf Disease Guide: PP348, rev. 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp348-2019
View on Ask IFAS PDF 2026

Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

Laura Jalpa, Rao S. Mylavarapu; George Hochmuth, Yuncong Li, Bala Rathinasabapathi (Revision Author)
Optimizing Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Tomato Production in North Florida: SL540/SS756, 2/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SS756-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF 2026

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Shelly A. Johnson, LuAnn Duncan, Katherine Allen, Judy Corbus, Faith Oi, Karen Stauderman, Katherine Marin, Nelly Nelson, Maria Portelos-Rometo
Integrated Pest Management in the Home Series: Has Your House Gone Batty? Facts about Bats: WEC479/UW548, 2/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW548-2026
View on Ask IFAS PDF 2026