SSAGR330, a 10-page illustrated report by B.L. Tillman, M.W. Gomillion, J. McKinney, G. Person, and W.D. Thomas, provides data from University of Florida peanut trials conducted in Florida at IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and Jay from 2006–2009. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag340
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HS1169 Maximizing the Efficacy of Soil Fumigant Applications for Raised Bed Plasticulture Systems of Florida
HS1169, a 5-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae, Joseph Noling, and Crystal Snodgrass, describes several factors in crop production that should be considered to maximize the efficacy of alternatives to methyl bromide. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1169
FOR235/FR297 Cooperation and Communication: Benefits for Non-Industrial Private Forest Landowners
FOR235, a 6-page fact sheet by Nicole Ricci, Chris Demers and Alan Long, discusses various opportunities available to landowners needing resources for successful long-term land management. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr297
HS1170 Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes and Gardens
HS1170, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, lists some of the most common options for nonchemical weed control and descriptions of their pros and cons. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1170
PI226 Children and Pesticides
PI226, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines some facts and basic precautionary measures regarding children and pesticides in the home environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi226
SSAGR24/AG125 Five Basic Steps to Successful Perennial Pasture Grass Establishment From Vegetative Cuttings on South Florida Flatwoods
Revised! SSAGR24, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Joe Vendramini, Yoana Newman, Ann Blount, Martin B. Adjei and Paul Mislevy, describes the different steps that minimize establishment failure and lead to a favorable outcome of dense stand of perennial pasture grass. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag125
PP272 Integrated Management of Southern Blight in Vegetable Production
PP272, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Chenzhao Xie and Gary Vallad, guides vegetable growers to recognize and manage this serious fungal disease affecting diverse crops grown around the world, especially in tropical and subtropical regions — symptoms and signs, pathogen biology, disease cycle, epidemiology and integrated management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp272
FOR234/FR296 How to Identify a Tree
FOR234, a 22-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Erin M. Givens, and Melissa H. Friedman, guides readers through the process of identifying a tree. Includes references and a tree identification sheet. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr296
FE831 Processed Fruit Marketing Alternatives for Florida Citrus Growers
FE831, a 12-page fact sheet by Robert A. Morris, discusses several options available for pricing citrus fruit, tradeoffs between risk and gain for each, and potential issues for the future of citrus pricing. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe831
ENH117/MG347 Florida Coonties and Atala Butterflies
Revised! ENH117, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Daniel F. Culbert, describes this unusual native cycad — its habitat and range, description, nonlandscape uses, landscape characteristics and uses, propagation and pest management — and the rare atala butterfly for which it is the sole host — legal status, management, and atala gardening. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg347
AN238 What Does It Cost to Develop a Replacement Heifer?
AN238, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, highlights the important considerations, requirements, and inputs for developing a replacement heifer. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an238
AN188 Total Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle III: Match the Diet to the Cattle Requirements
Revised! AN188, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, provides realistic examples from different productive states to demonstrate the function of rumen microorganisms and the differences in the nutrient profile of feedstuffs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an188
AN168 Total Protein Requirement of Beef Cattle II: Protein Components
Revised! AN168, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, provides information on protein components and the qualitative differences in the value of the protein in various feedstuffs. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an168
AN167 Total Protein Requirements of Beef Cattle I: The Rumen and Microorganisms
Revised! AN167, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Jeffrey N. Carter, describes the unique role of microorganisms in the nutrition of beef cattle and other ruminants. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an167
PI227 EPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP)
PI227, a 4-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, discusses EPA’s screening program for potential effects to the
endocrine system caused by pesticide exposure. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi227
CIR1264/PI045 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Eggplant
Revised! Circular 1264, an 11-page fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler and O. Norman Nesheim, profiles eggplant production in Florida, including production facts, regions, practices, worker activities, and pest management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi045
ENY858/IN844 Blueberry Bud Mite, Acalitus vaccinii (Keifer) on Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida
ENY858, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Elke Weibelzahl and Oscar E. Liburd, provides a guideline for the recognition and control of this mite that is an important pest of lowbush, highbush, and rabbiteye blueberries in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in844
SL319/CV009 Commercial Vegetable Fertilization Principles
Revised! SL319, a 13-page illustrated fact sheet by G.J. Hochmuth and E.A. Hanlon, focuses on vegetable fertilization in various regions of Florida, and provides information about the principles and methods needed to construct a well-planned fertilization program that is consistent with BMPs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cv009
SL315/SS527 Principles of Sound Fertilizer Recommendations
SL315, an 8-page fact sheet by G. Hochmuth and E. Hanlon, describes components of science-based recommendations (best management practices) for fertilizer management in modern vegetable production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss527
AE248 Fertilizer Application Best Management Practices for Citrus Grove Workers
Revised! AE248, a 12-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, and Chris Wilson, instructs citrus grove workers in fertilizer application best management practices. Includes references and quizzes throughout. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae248