Author: dihagan

Native Pitcherplants of Florida (WEC333/UW378)

Figure 3. Flowering hooded pitcherplant in the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area in southeastern Alachua County.Pitcherplants are perennial plants with groups of leaves modified into traps or pitchers. They have tubular leaves with lids or hoods at the top that secrete nectar to attract prey. Once insects are on the lip of the pitcher, they can slip on the waxy opening and fall into the plant. This 5-page fact sheet provides descriptions of the ranges, appearance, and flowering of the six pitcherplant species native to Florida. Written by Megan E. Brown and Debbie L. Miller, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw378

Proper Calibration of Soil Fumigant Application Equipment (ENY047/IN404)

Figure 1. A vegetable field composed of plastic-mulch-covered rows and uncovered row middles in which the total area of the block is 1 acre (43,560 sq ft) in size.Calibration of soil fumigant equipment and determination of soil fumigant application rate are two of the most important factors contributing to the success or failure of pest control efficacy and crop production response, yet generate some of the greatest confusion among many researchers and growers alike. This 5-page fact sheet was written by J.W. Noling, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in404

Enemigos naturales y control biologico (ENY866/IN977)

Figure 1. Estadíos de la mariquita común: adulto, pupa y larva (arriba), un conjunto de huevecillos (abajo).Hay muchos insectos benéficos pero solamente hay algunos que son enemigos naturales de plagas. Los enemigos naturales más comunes de encontrar son: mariquitas/tortolitas, crisopas, antocóridos (Orius), ligaéidos, sírfidos, avispas de agallas, hormigas, avispas parasíticas, moscas parasíticas y ácaros depredadores. La importancia relativa varía de acuerdo con cada insecto plaga, el hábitat y la estación o época del año. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Hugh A. Smith y John L. Capinera, traducido por Ana Lucrecia MacVean, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in977

Interpretacion del contenido de la humedad del suelo para determinar capacidad de campo y evitar riego excesivo en suelos arenosos utilizando sensores de humedad (AE496)

Figure 1. Relación general entre el agua disponible para la planta (ADP), la capacidad de campo, el punto de marchitez permanente, el agua no disponible y la clase de textura del suelo.Este documento resume las directrices para la determinación de la capacidad de campo y la programación óptima del riego para suelos arenosos utilizando sensores de medición de la humedad del suelo (SHS). Los sensores de humedad del suelo han demostrado potencial para el monitoreo de la humedad del suelo, y para el respaldo en la toma de decisiones de riego en cultivos hortícolas. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Lincoln Zotarelli, Michael D. Dukes, y Kelly T. Morgan, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae496

Nutrient Cycling in Grazed Pastures (SL376/SS578)

Figure 1. Schematic diagram showing how nutrients cycle through several pools, including the atmosphere, soil, plants, and animals.Many forage-based livestock production systems in Florida are characterized by extensive grazing with minimal inputs of commercial fertilizer and supplemental feed. In these systems, adequate soil fertility conditions are essential to sustain forage production. If nutrients become deficient, pasture and animal performance is reduced, and the economic returns of livestock operations may decline. This 3-page fact sheet discusses the different nutrient pathways in grazing pastures to help producers better understand how to promote nutrient cycling and pasture sustainability. Written by Maria L. Silveira, Joao M. B. Vendramini, Hiran M. da Silva, and Mariana Azenha, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss578

Parliamentary Procedure: Previous Question (WC138)

Gavel Resting on BooksThe motion Previous Question is used to immediately close debate and to prevent the making of all subsidiary motions, except for the motion to Lay on the Table. Ordering the Previous Question does not prevent the making of any privileged or incidental motions, has no effect on the last question considered by the assembly, and is not allowed in committees. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of James E. Dyer, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc138

Parliamentary Procedure: Lay on the Table (WC137)

Sir Robert Walpole in the House of Commons, circa 1700sThe motion to Lay on the Table is used to temporarily delay action on a pending question while something else of immediate urgency needs consideration, or when another item of business needs to be addressed before consideration of the pending question. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of James E. Dyer, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc137

Parliamentary Procedure: Preparing Minutes of a Meeting (WC136)

Gavel on table with notepadAn official copy of the minutes of a meeting should be kept in a manner that is accessible to the membership, yet preserves their integrity as a historical record of the organization. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of James E. Dyer, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc136

Reconciling Immigration and Agricultural Labor Concerns for a Sustainable State Economy (WC132)

Strawberry Picker Immigration in Florida is a contested issue, and having an understanding of this issue can help facilitate communication. This 6-page fact sheet provide brief but clear information about the trends in policies that can be used by Extension agents to increase educated conversations around immigration issues. Written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of Chandra Bowden, Alexa Lamm, Hannah Carter, Tracy Irani, and Sebastian Galindo, December 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc132

De compras para salud: Granos integrales (FSHN1013S/FS217)

Figura 5. Imagen de cereal de grano entero cubierto con arándanos.Los granos incluyen alimentos como el pan, la pasta, la avena, y las galletas. Cualquier alimento hecho con trigo, avena, arroz, maíz, cebada u otro cereal es considerado un grano. Sustituir los productos refinados por los de granos integrales puede ayudar con el manejo del peso y a disminuir el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Food Science and Human Nutrition, and published by the UF Department of Wendy J. Dahl y Lauren Foster, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs217

Air Potato Leaf Beetle (Suggested Common Name), Lilioceris cheni Gressitt and Kimoto (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Criocerinae) (EENY547/IN972)

Figure 2. Adult Lilioceris cheni.This leaf feeding beetle was recently introduced into Florida from China for biological control of air potato. This 4-page fact sheet provides information on the distribution, appearance, life cycle, host range and importance of the beetle. Written by Entomology and Nematology, and published by the UF Department of Ted D. Center and William A. Overholt, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in972

Construccion de Sistema Hidroponico Flotante (HS1210)

Figure 1. Lechuga en sistema hidropónico flotante.Los aztecas maravillaron a los conquistadores españoles con sus huertos flotantes, y hoy, 500 años después, usted puede impresionar a sus amigos y vecinos con el suyo. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Horticultural Sciences, and published by the UF Department of J. Bosques, M. Sweat, R. Tyson, y R. Hochmuth, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1210

Tips for Integrating Land and Wildlife Management: Quail in Cattle Country (WEC332/UW377)

Figure 1. Male northern bobwhite.This 2-page fact sheet provides specific tips to improve quail habitat in cattle country that focus on diversifying the plant species and structural composition and increasing early successional communities dominated by herbaceous plants. Written by William M. Giuliano and Lauren Watine, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw377

Calonectria (Cylindrocladium) Leaf Spot of Palm (PP302)

Figure 1. Washingtonia filifera leaf exhibiting multiple stages of leaf spot development, from beginning pinpoint water-soaked lesions to expansive necrotic areas.Calonectria is a fungus that affects a large number of hosts worldwide, including timber and ornamental, agricultural, and horticultural crops, causing a wide range of disease symptoms, such as cutting rot, damping-off of seedlings, leaf spot, shoot blight, and root rot. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Jiaming Yu and Monica L. Elliott, and published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp302

Field Observations During the Ninth Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-9): from March 24, 2010 through January 6, 2011 (AE494)

Microwave remote sensing of soil moisture. Close up of system. (UFIFAS file photo)The goal of MicroWEX-9 was to conduct a season-long experiment that incorporated passive microwave observations as well as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) observations for a growing season of elephant grass. The variety of sensors would allow for further understanding of the land-atmosphere interactions during the growing season, and their effect on observed passive microwave signatures at 6.7 GHz and 1.4 GHz, as well as LiDAR scans. This 72-page fact sheet was written by Tara Bongiovanni, Pang-Wei Liu, Karthik Nagarajan, Robert Terwilleger, Alejandro Monsivais-Huertero, Jasmeet Judge, Juan Fernandez-Diaz, Daniel Preston, Tyler Cheney, Jason Motsinger, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae494

Coping with a Money Crunch: Family Cooperation (FCS7005/FY227)

Figure 1. Child Putting Money in Arcade Token Change MachineIt’s easy to say that financial problems, such as losing your job, should be shared with your family. But it’s hard to know just how to do that. One method of bringing the family together with a feeling of team spirit is a family council meeting. This is a simple strategy for bringing a harmonious pattern into the family routine. This 2-page fact sheet was published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy227

Datos sobre la riboflavina (FCS8668S/FY1344)

Figure 1. Dado que la riboflavina se encuentra en una variedad de alimentos, la mayoría de las personas obtienen suficiente en sus dietasLa riboflavina es una de las vitaminas del grupo B. También es conocida como la vitamina B2. Nosotros necesitamos la riboflavina para utilizar los carbohidratos, grasas y proteínas en los alimentos que comemos. La riboflavina ayuda a utilizar estos nutrientes en energía para el cuerpo y para funciones como antioxidante. La riboflavina también se necesita para utilizar correctamente las vitaminas niacina, el ácido fólico y la vitamina B6. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner y Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1344

Datos sobre los minerales (FCS8809S/FY1341)

Figure 1. La tiamina se le llama también vitamina B1Los minerales son substancias como el calcio, el fósforo, el hierro y el zinc que se encuentran en las rocas y la tierra. También, se necesitan para tener una nutrición adecuada. Hay 16 minerales diferentes que sabemos que son necesarios en nuestra dieta. Varios otros minerales pueden ser necesarios en cantidades pequeñas. This 4-page fact sheet was written by R. Elaine Turner y Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1341

Capturing Change: Comparing Pretest-Posttest and Retrospective Evaluation Methods (WC135)

walking manTwo models that are commonly used in Extension programming to capture change over a short period of time are the pretest-posttest model and the retrospective pretest (or post-then-pre) model. When deciding which model to use, Extension professionals should keep in mind that each participant has a knowledge base that includes both factual information and perceptions pertaining to factual information. As you read about the strengths and weaknesses of these two design models, consider how each model fits the evaluation situation to select the one that can best measure change in your program. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Agricultural Education and Communication, and published by the UF Department of Jessica L. Gouldthorpe and Glenn D. Israel, January 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc135