Biography

Dr. Morgan has been part of UF/IFAS for 28 years working on irrigation and nutrient programs for citrus, vegetables and sugarcane. His program assesses the impact of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on nitrogen and phosphorus movement and transformation within the crop root zone. Studies are conducted on nutrient application rates and timing, irrigation management, and use of controlled released fertilizers to increase nutrient use efficiency and minimize nutrient loss to the environment. Dr. Morgan has been the statewide management team chair of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) program for eight years and has led improvements in weather data and the development of integrated tools available to growers for irrigation scheduling and reduced water use during freeze protection. Dr. Morgan also led the development of a state-wide FDACS cost-share program to provide site-specific weather data through FAWN that will be used by growers to improve irrigation scheduling potentially conserving large quantities of water. Dr. Morgan recently assumed state-wide leadership of the Agricultural Best Management Practices program leading extension agents in development of field demonstrations and educational events.

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Research Interest

Best Management Practices on nitrogen and phosphorus movement and transformation within the crop root zone.the Agricultural developments, Soil Science