Dr. Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw
Assistant Professor - Crop nutrient management lab
Dr. Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw is an assistant professor of crop nutrient management in the department of Agronomy at the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences Everglades Research and Education Center (UF/IFAS EREC) with 40% research and 60% extension appointments. His goal is to maximize crop yield, enhance soil health, and safeguard the environment.
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Research
Dr. Hailegnaw research program focuses on
· Updating the existing fertilizer rate recommendations.
· Implementing the 5R nutrient stewardship principles: the right source, right amount, right placement, right time, and the right amount of water.
· Advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to maximize nutrient use efficiency.
· Maintaining and improving soil health through sustainable cropping practices such as cover crops, tillage practices and amendments.
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Extension
Dr. Hailegnaw extension program focuses on
· Providing growers with practical guidance on fertilizer rate recommendations and sustainable cropping practices.
· Educating growers on the latest advancements in fertilizer technologies and data-driven precision farming techniques.
· Charing the Everglades Soil Test Laboratory to ensure the timely delivery of accurate soil and plant tissue analyses.
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Graduate Students
Getachew Kefelegn, Ph.D. Student
Aradhana Regmi, M.S. Student
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Contact
Dr. Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw
Everglades Research & Education Center
Wedgworth Lab. Bldg. Rm. #113
3200 East Palm Beach Road
Belle Glade, FL 33430-4702
Phone: (561) 993-1518
Email: nhailegnaw@ufl.edu