FSHN10-02, a 4-page fact sheet by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, and Alexandra Chang, is part of the Food Safety on the Farm series. It focuses on GAPs and GHPs relating specifically to manure and municipal biosolids. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs150
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FSHN06-2/FS136 Food Safety on the Farm: Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices—Water
Revised! FSHN06-2, a 5-page fact sheet by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, and Douglas L. Archer, is part of the Food Safety on the Farm series. It focuses on GAPs and GHPs relating specifically to water use. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs136
SSAGR331/AG341 Methods for On-Farm Testing of Peanut Varieties in Florida with Results from 2005–2009
SSAGR331, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by B.L. Tillman, M.W. Gomillion, J. McKinney, G. Person, W.D. Thomas, and C. Smith, presents ideas for comparing the performance of varieties on a “farm scale” that will give peanut growers tools to accurately evaluate peanut varieties on their own farm. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag341
ENY155/IN847 Florida Master Beekeeper Program Requirements
ENY155, a 9-page fact sheet by James Ellis, Jerry Hayes, Catherine Zettel Nalen, William H. Kern, Ray Zerba, and Brad Burbaugh, describes the requirements for this beekeeper training and certification program provided by the University of Florida. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in847
ENY156/IN848 Florida Beekeeping Management Calendar
ENY156, a 7-page fact sheet by J.D. Ellis and C.M. Zettel Nalen, provides Florida beekeepers a reference for honey bee colony management with specific guidance for region by month, including recommendations for major management considerations and blooming plants. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in848
AE462 Aplicabilidad del Pronóstico de Variabilidad Climática Estacional: El Manejo de Riesgos en la Producción del Tomate en el sur del Estado de Florida
AE462, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Norman Breuer, Clyde Fraisse, Gene McAvoy and David Letson, is the Spanish language version of “CIR1450/AE269 Using Seasonal Climate Variability Forecasts: Risk Management for Tomato Production in South Florida.” It describes the difference between weather and climate, suggests climate-based management options available to tomato growers, and discusses economic and risk management implications of seasonal climate variability for tomato producers and extensionists in South Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae462
HS1164 Microgreens: A New Specialty Crop
HS1164, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell, Robert Hochmuth, Linda Landrum, and Wanda Laughlin, provides an overview of this new type of market crop and its production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1164
HS1179 Homeowner Detection of and Recommendations for Mitigating Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Disease on Redbay and Avocado Trees in the Home Landscape
HS1179, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jonathan H. Crane and Jason A. Smith, provides homeowners with an update on redbay ambrosia beetle-laurel wilt disease in Florida, how the beetle and pathogen are spread, symptoms of infestations, and recommendations for homeowners. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1179
EENY038/IN165 Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Phyllocnistinae)
Revised! EENY038, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by J. B. Heppner and Thomas R. Fasulo, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this potentially serious pest of citrus that was discovered in Florida in 1993 — distribution, description, biology, host plants, damage, survey and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in165
EENY242/IN510 A Citrus Blackfly Parasitoid, Encarsia perplexa Huang & Polaszek (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae)
Revised! EENY242, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Ru Nguyen and T.R. Fasulo, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this effective parasitoid of citrus blackfly — distribution, description, life cycle, and hosts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in510
WEC282/UW327 Planning for Climate Change in South Florida: Climate Envelope Modeling for Threatened and Endangered Species
WEC282, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Laura A. Brandt, Stephanie S. Romañach and Frank J. Mazzotti, describes a project of the University of Florida, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and National Park Service to develop methods and tools that will allow natural resource managers to examine potential effects of climate change on species’ geographic ranges in the context of ecosystem and landscape planning in South Florida. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw327
FCS8902/FY1154 Raising Healthy Children: The Role of Snacking
FCS8902, a 4-page fact sheet by Julie M. Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt, teaches parents the importance of snacking for children and how to provide healthier options. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1154
FCS8901/FY1153 Raising Healthy Children: Begin with Breakfast
FCS8901, a 4-page fact sheet by Rebecca A. Clinton and Karla P. Shelnutt, helps parents choose healthful breakfast foods for their families and gives tips on how to make breakfast a healthy habit. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1153
Seguridad Alimentaria
This series of one-page handouts by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff is the Spanish language version of the Food Safety series. It was developed for use in the Elder Nutrition and Food Safety Program (ENAFS). Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
FCS8802Span/FY1170 Seguridad Alimentaria: Alimentos de alto riesgo
FCS8633-Span/FY188 Seguridad Alimentaria: ¡Cocinelo de una manera segura!
FCS8634-Span/FY191 Seguridad Alimentaria: Cinco pasos para obtener seguridad alimentaria
Food Safety handouts
Revised! This series of one-page handouts by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff was developed for use in the Elder Nutrition and Food Safety Program (ENAFS). Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
FCS8802/FY927 Food Safety: High Risk Foods Crossword
FCS8633/FY187 Food Safety: Cook it Safely
FCS8634/FY190 Food Safety: Five Steps to Food Safety
FCS8903/FY1155 Facts about HFCS—High Fructose Corn Syrup
FCS8903, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Leila M. Kalley and Karla P. Shelnutt, addresses some common consumer concerns and provides the most updated information on this sweetener. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1155
SSAGR87/AG267 Forage Grass Tolerance to Pasture Herbicides
Revised! SS-AGR-87, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent A. Sellers and Jason A. Ferrell, describes the tolerance of forage cultivars grown in Florida to herbicides currently registered for use in pastures. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag267
HS1176 American Black Nightshade Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1176, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this weed common in fruting vegetable fields, cucurbit, and strawberry production — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1176
HS1178 Goosegrass Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1178, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this large grass common in mulched row crops and blueberry production fields — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1178
HS1177 Homeowner Considerations Prior to Selecting a Weed Control Product
HS1177, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, coaches homeowners to consider weed type and location in the landscape in selecting a herbicide as part of an effective weed management program. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1177