FOR-220, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Jennifer A. Seitz, Martha C. Monroe, and Kimberly O. Thurman, use Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshops as an example of how anyone conducting professional development workshops can improve attendance and enhance program use by public school teachers by identifying and advertising the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) that the workshops address. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR282
WEC257/UW302 Florida’s Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)
WEC-257, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson and Sam Logue, introduces this small to medium-sized member of the parrot family that has become an established non-native bird in Florida — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW302
FOR213/FR275 Land Use in the Rural-Urban Interface: Subdivision Design
FOR-213, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Jay Tomlinson, describes new options for subdivision development and how citizens can help influence their local growth management and development plans by selecting opportunities that are appropriate for their area. Describes several exemplary Florida communities. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR275
SL288/SS501 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Everglades: The Role of Hydrologic Conditions
SL288, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Alan L. Wright and K.R. Reddy, describes the relationship between global warming and increases in greenhouse gas emissions, the role of Everglades wetlands in the global carbon cycle and their contribution to greenhouse gas production, and how hydrologic conditions and eutrophication in the Everglades influence the rates and types of greenhouse gases emitted. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS501
EENY448/IN815 Coconut mealybug Nipaecoccus nipae (Maskell)(Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)
EENY-448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges, and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this pest with a wide host range that may be economically damaging to palms and tropical fruit crops — its distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, general plant damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN815
EENY448/IN814 Red-spotted purple Limenitis (=Basilarchia) arthemis astyanax (Fabricius)(Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Limenitidinae)
EENY-448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this beautiful forest butterfly that is also commonly seen in wooded suburban areas, its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, and hosts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN814
ENY149/IN813 Mosquito Control and Beekeepers
ENY-149, a 3-page fact sheet by Jamie Ellis and Jerry Hayes, addresses the concern among beekeepers in Florida over mosquito control programs and how they may impact honey bee colonies. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN813
HS919/HS147 Galia Muskmelons: Evaluation for Florida Greenhouse Production
Revised! HS-919, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Nicole L. Shaw, Daniel J. Cantliffe, and Jeanmarie M. Harty, evaluates the potential of this specialty melon prized for its bold aroma and high sugar content for greenhouse production in Florida, discussing production methods and cultivar evaluation. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS147
ENH979/EP236 Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn
Revised! ENH-979, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Laurie E. Trenholm, provides easy-to-follow tips for maintaining a healthy, Florida-Friendly lawn without polluting surface or groundwater resources. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP236
SSAGR322/AG332 Defining Forage Quality
SS-AGR-322, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, Adegbola T. Adesogan, Joao Vendramini and Lynn Sollenberger, defines forage quality, changes in forage quality, and what information can be obtained from commercial laboratory analyses. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG332
FOR216/FR278 Air Pollution Removal and Temperature Reduction by Gainesville’s Urban Forest
FOR-216, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, discusses how Gainesville's urban forest helps remove air pollutants and estimates the value, in reduced health care costs of that reduction, and provides information on the reduction in temperature the trees provide. Includes management recommendations and references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR278
ENY806/IG077 Insect Management in Pecans
Revised! ENY-806, a 4-page fact sheet by Russell F. Mizell, provides cultural and sanitary practices and guidance for timing, coverage, and rates, as well as a suggested control program for pecan insect management in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG077
SSAGR321/AG331 Pasture Aeration
SS-AGR-321, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Joao Vendramini and Maria Silveira, presents the results of research conducted at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona to test the efficiency of aeration in increasing forage production on soils typical in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG331
ENH02/LH012 Preparing to Plant a Florida Lawn
Revised! ENH-02, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm and Amy L. Shober, provides a general guideline to the steps for preparing the soil before planting a lawn. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH012
AN217 The Economic Impact of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle
AN217, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Travis D. Maddock, and G. Cliff Lamb, describes this measure of efficiency that can be used in beef production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN217
HS199/WG034 Weed Control in Pepper
HS-199, a 5-page fact sheet by William M. Stall, guides Florida pepper growers in planning a weed-control program that integrates chemical, mechanical, and cultural methods to fit their weed problems and production practices. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG034
HS810/CV277 Beith Alpha Cucumber: A New Greenhouse Crop for Florida
Revised! HS-810, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Nicole L. Shaw and Daniel J. Cantliffe, describes this cucumber that is similar to Dutch-type cucumbers, with shorter fruit, less susceptibility to damage, and potentially higher yields — production methods, cultivar evaluation, powdery mildew resistance, and snack-size type cultivars. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV277
FE799 Public Policy and Water in Florida
FE799, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Roy R. Carriker and Tatiana Borisova, describes the state policies and regulations that provide the framework for water resources use and the impact of human activities on water resources in the state of Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE799
SL287/SS500 Soil pH Effects on Nutrient Availability in the Everglades Agricultural Area
SL287, a 5-page fact sheet by Alan L. Wright, Edward A. Hanlon, David Sui, and Ronald Rice, identifies strategies that could be used to address the problem of the increasing pH in muck soils. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS500
CIR1475/FR158 Herbicides Registered for Pine Management in Florida – 2008
Revised! Circular 1475, a 14-page fact sheet by Anna Osiecka, Patrick Minogue, Alan Long, Jarek Nowak, and Mark Mossler, provides comprehensive information about the herbicides currently registered for use in Florida pine plantations. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR158