SL-232-Sp/SS470: Mejores Practicas de Manejo en el Area Agricola de los Everglades: Control de la Aplicacion de Fertilizantes

SL-232-Sp, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by T.A. Lang, S.H. Daroub, O.A. Diaz, V.M. Nadal, and M. Chen, is the Spanish language version of SL-232, “Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Fertilizer Application Control.” It provides current implementation guidelines for this BMP designed to reduce drainage P loads in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) by controlling the timing and placement of fertilizer applications. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, May 2007.

SL-231-Sp/SS471: Mejores Practicas de Manejo en el Area Agricola de los Everglades: Prevencion de el Derramamiento de Fertilizantes

SL-231-Sp, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by O.A. Diaz, S.H. Daroub, R.W. Rice, T.A. Lang, V.M. Nadal, and M. Chen, is the Spanish language version of SL-231, “Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Fertilizer Spill Prevention.” It provides current implementation guidelines for this BMP designed to reduce drainage P loads in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, May 2007.

SL-225-Sp/SS472: Mejores Practicas de Manejo en el Area Agricola de los Everglades: Pruebas de Suelos

SL-225-Sp, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by S.H. Daroub, O.A. Diaz, T.A. Lang, V.M. Nadal, and M. Chen, is the Spanish language version of SL-225, “Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Soil Testing.” It outlines the process of soil testing as an important tool for both fertilizer recommendations and as a BMP in this region. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, May 2007.

ABE-377/AE413: Reinforcing Your Roof

ABE-377, a 2-page fact sheet by Hal S. Knowles, III, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Karla A. Lenfesty and Barbara Haldeman, is part 4 in the Education + Action = Wind Damage Mitigation series. It discusses roof design/bracing/installation and creating a continuous load path to strengthen your home against windstorms. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2005.

ABE-376/AE412: Protect with Plywood

ABE-376, a 2-page fact sheet by by Hal S. Knowles, III, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Karla A. Lenfesty and Barbara Haldeman, is part 3 in the Education + Action = Wind Damage Mitigation series. It contains information on the proper tools and safety regarding installing/putting up plywood shutters. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2005.

ABE-375/AE411: Install Window Shutters

ABE-375, a 2-page fact sheet by Hal S. Knowles, III, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Karla A. Lenfesty and Barbara Haldeman, is part 2 in the Education + Action = Wind Damage Mitigation series. It discusses roof design/bracing/installation and creating a continuous load path to strengthen your home against windstorms. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2005.

ABE-374/AE410: How Safe Is Your House?

ABE-374, a 2-page fact sheet by Hal S. Knowles, III, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Karla A. Lenfesty, and Barbara Haldeman, it part 1 in the Education + Action = Wind Damage Mitigation series. It contains general information about what homeowners can do to protect their property and themselves from windstorms. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2005.

SS-AGR-27/AG126: Conversion Factors

Revised! SS-AGR-27, a 3-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, J.A. Ferrell, and G. E. MacDonald, provides conversion factors for mass, area, velocity, pressure, temperature, length, liquid, and commodity weights, plus a list of abbreviations. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2007.

HS-1101/HS352: Pepper Spot (“Gomasho”) on Napa Cabbage

HS-1101, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by David Studstill, Eric Simonne, Jeff Brecht and Phyllis Gilreath, describes this physiological problem affecting the midribs of Napa cabbage, the symptoms, possible internal causes and postharvest handling effects on pepper spot. Includes selected references and a table showing sensitivity by variety. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2007.

EENY-404/IN727: Harvester Butterfly, Feniseca tarquinius (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Melitinae)

EENY-404, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall, Marc Minno, and Jerry F. Butler, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this small uncommon harvester butterfly whose larvae are carnivorous caterpillars, their distribution, description, life cycle and biology, and hosts. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2007.

EENY-403/IN726: Potter Wasps of Florida, Eumenes spp. (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae)

EENY-403, a 3-page fact sheet by E. E. Grissell, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection. It describes this wasp which make the familiar jug-like nests found around the home, its distribution, identification, biology, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.

EENY-402/IN725:Mason Wasps of Florida, Zethus spp. (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae)

EENY-402, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by E. E. Grissell, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection. It describes these wasps who make their nests in twigs and branches and old insect burrows in south Florida, their distribution, identification, biology, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.

FCS-8839/FY932: Understanding Youth and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity:

FCS8838, a 7-page fact sheet by Jamie Eisenberg, Heidi Liss Radunovich, and M. A. Brennan, explores the alarming rise in childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity and helps parents and educators understand the issue. Explains who is defined as overweight and obese, defines potential causes and contributors to the problems, and lists ways that parents and leaders can help. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2007.

FCS-8829/FY899: Breast Cancer: Preparing for Surgery

FCS8829, a 4-page fact sheet by Martha C. Monroe and Barbara F. Shea, is intended for breast cancer patients who are preparing for their lumpectomy or mastectomy surgery. It helps patients understand what to expect before and after surgery. Includes information on understanding medical procedures and coping physically and psychologically. Also features quotes and experiences from other breast cancer patients. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2007.