FOR-212, a 4-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, outlines 8 steps for forestland owners to set up a smooth transition between themselves and the future owners of their property. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR274
WEC251/UW296 The Florida Pinesnake: Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus
WEC-251, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Gabriel J. Miller, Steve A. Johnson, Lora L. Smith, and Joseph W. Jones, describes this large, handsome, heavy-bodied snake with dark brown or rust-colored blotches on a light cream to tan background — similar species, distribution and habitats, behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW296
FOR62/FR058 Where There’s Fire, there’s Smoke: Air Quality and Prescribed burning in Florida
Revised! FOR-62, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Martha C. Monroe, Adam C. Watts, and Leda N. Kobziar, provides some background information on air quality, the effects of smoke on human health and safety, and regulations concerning the use of prescribed fires and the smoke produced by them, as well as strategies for protecting air quality. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR058
AE438 GPS Accuracy for Tree Scouting and Other Horticultural Uses
AE438, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Reza Ehsani, Sherrie Buchanon, and Masoud Salyani, provides citrus producers using GPS for citrus greening disease scouting with some simple explanations of the causes of GPS error and the level of accuracy that can be expected from different classes of GPS receivers. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE438
PI173/PI209 Handling Total Release Foggers
PI-173, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, cautions about the risks of total release foggers (TRFs), also called "bug bombs," and common sense precautions people can take to reduce risks before using one in any building. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI209
FE795 Impacts of EPA Proposed Buffer-Zone Restrictions on Profitability of Florida Strawberry Growers
FE795, a 5-page fact sheet by John J. VanSickle, Scott Smith, and Richard Weldon, reports the results of a study to characterize the impact of the proposed buffer-zone restriction on the economic returns to Florida strawberry-growers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE795
FE794 Impacts of EPA Proposed Buffer-Zone Restrictions on Profitability of North Florida Potato Growers
FE794, a 4-page fact sheet by John J. VanSickle, Scott Smith, and Richard Weldon, reports the results of a study to characterize the impact of the proposed buffer-zone restriction on the economic returns to Florida potato-growers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE794
SSAGR71/AA255 Forage Grasses for Florida’s Organic Soils
Revised! SS-AGR-71, a 3-page fact sheet by I. V. Ezenwa, R. M. Muchovej and F. M. Pate, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It highlights the two forage grasses recommended for the fertile organic soils of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) — St. Augustinegrass and Limpograss. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA255
ENH962/EP221 Figuring out Fertilizer for the Home Lawn
Revised! ENH-962, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm and J.B. Unruh, help homeowners understand how to properly handle fertilizers and apply the correct amounts of fertilizer at the appropriate times. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP221
HS1156/HS380 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide
HS-1156 is a 35-page illustrated guide adapted for Florida from the Southeast Regional Blueberry Integrated Management Guide by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Philip F. Harmon and Oscar E. Liburd. Primarily tabular in format, it also includes links to additional resources, text descriptions of key pests by stages of flower bud development, and an illustrated guide to recognized stages. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Science, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS380
ENY-854/IN807 Quick Sheet: Insecticides and Miticides Recommended for Use in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide
Revised! ENY-854, a 2-page illustrated quick reference guide by M.E. Rogers, P.A. Stansly, L.L. Stelinski, and J.D. Yates, lists citrus insecticides and miticides recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide, their effects on important citrus pests, and their natural enemies. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN807
FCS2275/FY964 Helping Teens Answer the Question “Who Am I?”: Moral Development in Adolescents
FCS-2275, a 3-page fact sheet by Rosemary V. Barnett and Sally Moore, is fourth in the Helping Teens Answer the Question “Who Am I?” series. It focuses on the moral development that adolescents experience between the ages of 10 and 17 and how parents and agents can help youths develop their identity as moral beings. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY964
FE793 The Dynamics and Implications of Recent Increases in Citrus Production Costs
FE793, a 9-page illustrated article by Ronald P. Muraro and Robert A. Morris, examines the magnitude of recent changes in citrus production costs for Florida growers and discusses their implications. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE793
FOR209/FR271 The Structure and Composition of Tampa’s Urban Forest
FOR-209, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Robert J. Northrop, presents the information gained about the distribution of vegetation and variety of species in Tampa’s urban forest from an urban ecological assessment conducted in the city of Tampa. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR271
SL281/SS494 Soil Sampling and testing for the Home Landscape or Vegetable Garden
SL-281, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, and Rao S. Mylavarapu, provides information for homeowners about taking a soil sample and submit it for testing and how to understand the soil test report. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS494
FOR211/FR273 The Effect of Gainesville’s Urban Trees on Energy Use of Residential Buildings
FOR-211, a 3-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, summarizes the results of a study to estimate urban tree heating and cooling effects on residential buildings in Gainesville, Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR273
SSAGR319/AG329 Perennial Peanut: A Quick Reference
SS-AGR-319, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, Cheryl L. Mackowiak, Ann R. Blount, and Jason Ferrell, summarizes key information about the use of this forage legume in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG329
EENY445/IN809 Drone fly, rat-tailed maggot Eristalis tenax (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Syrphidae)
EENY-445, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Margaret Pfiester and Phillip E. Kaufman, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this hover fly that mimics the European honey bee and is adapted to living in polluted habitats — its distribution, description, life cycle, economic importance, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN809
FCS7009/HE153 Cutting Costs to Live Within Your Income
Revised! FCS-7009, a 3-page fact sheet by Josephine Turner, Michael Gutter, and Nayda I. Torres, advises families in making a spending plan and provides tips for reducing spending. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE153
WEC250/UW295 Gopher Frogs, Burrows, and Fire: Interactions in the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem
WEC-250, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Elizabeth A. Roznik and Steve A. Johnson, helps land stewards understand the relationships between fire, burrowing animals, and the animals that use burrows, such as the gopher frog. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW295