ENH1119/EP384 Use of Reclaimed Water for Irrigation in Container Nurseries

ENH-1119, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Tom Yeager, Claudia Larsen, Joe von Merveldt, and Tracy Irani, informs container nursery producers about irrigating with water processed from municipal sewage wastewater, the results of evaluations of overhead sprinkler irrigation systems, where to get it, and special application procedures and cautions. Includes references and a glossary. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP384

PP264 Exotic Diseases of Citrus Identification Sheet

PP264, a 2-page ID sheet by M.M. Dewdney, J.D. Yates, M.E. Rogers, and T.M. Spann, provides images for identification and comparison chart for Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC), Leprosis, Citrus Black Spot, Sweet Orange Scab (SOS) and Citrus Tristeza Stem-Pitting (CTV-SP). Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP264

PP263 Citrus Greening, Blight and Tristeza Comparison Identification Sheet

PP263, a 2-page English/Spanish ID sheet by M.M. Dewdney, J.D. Yates, R.H. Brlansky, T.M. Spann, and M.E. Rogers, guides identification of Citrus Greening and provides a comparison chart for Citrus Greening, Blight and Tristeza. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP263

EENY008/IN134 Giant Swallowtail, Orangedog, Papilio cresphontes Cramer (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)

Revised! EENY-008, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by H. J. McAuslane, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this striking, wonderfully “exotic”-looking butterfly that is very abundant in Florida, and whose larva is the well known “orangedog” that is a minor pest of sweet orange and other members of the citrus family — its distribution, description, life cycle, host plants, biological control and other control methods. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN134

EENY446/IN810 Red admiral Vanessa atalanta rubria(Fruhstorfer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae)

EENY-446, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this distinctive, medium sized, brightly colored black and orange butterfly that is common throughout much of the United States — its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, and hosts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN810

WEC256/UW301 Florida’s Introduced Birds: The Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

WEC-256, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson and Gay Donaldson-Fortier, introduces the Eurasian Collared-Dove — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, and solutions. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW301

WEC225/UW300 Florida’s Introduced Birds: European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

WEC-255, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson and Walter Givens, introduces the European Starling — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, and solutions. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW300

FCS2296/FY1085 Helping Teens Answer the Question “Who Am I?”: Sexual Development in Adolescents

FCS-2296, a 3-page fact sheet by Rosemary V. Barnett and Sally A. Moore, is the fifth of a series that explores adolescence in terms of physical, cognitive, social, moral, gender, and sexual development. This publication focuses on the sexual development that adolescents experience. Incluides references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1085

4H8.5/4H283 Creating positive parental influence in 4-H competitions: A guide for 4-H Volunteers

4H 8.5, a 4-page fact sheet by Deborah L. Nistler and Kate Fogarty, introduces a “4-As” framework for understanding parent motivations for participation in competitive youth programs, and suggests approaches for volunteers to use to encourage parent engagement. Includes references. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H283

FE800 Economic Contributions of Florida’s Agricultural, Natural Resource, and Food and Kindred Product Manufacturing, Distribution, and Service Industries in 2007

FE800, a 28-page illustrated report by Alan W. Hodges and Mohammad Rahmani, provides estimates of the agricultural, natural resource, and food and kindred product manufacturing, distribution, and service industries’ economic contributions to Florida in 2007, updating a previous study for 2006. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE800

HS706/WG074 Estimated Effectiveness of Recommended Herbicides on Selected Common Weeds in Florida Vegetables

Revised! HS-706, a 6-page fact sheet by William M. Stall and Andrew W. McCrae, provides producers with tables estimating the effectiveness of control of herbicides on broadleaf and grass and sedge weeds in Florida vegtable production systems. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG074

SL237/SS456 Development of Bahiagrass Fertilization Recommendations: 1990-2008

Revised! SL-237, a 15-page fact sheet by E.A. Hanlon, Rao Mylavarapu, C.L. Mackowiak, and M.L. Silveira, records changes in UF/IFAS’ bahiagrass fertilization and liming recommendations from 1990 through 2008, and summarizes efforts of the various work groups and committees. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS456

HS189/WG028 Weed Control in Cole or Brassica Leafy Vegetables (Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Mustard, Turnips, Kale)

Revised! HS-189, a 5-page fact sheet by William M. Stall, describes effective weed management practices for cultivation of cole or Brassica leafy vegetables in Florida, and a table of chemical weed controls. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG028

HS190/WG029 Weed Control in Cucurbit Crops (Muskmelon, Cucumber, Squash, and Watermelon)

Revised! HS-190, a 6-page fact sheet by William M. Stall, describes effective weed management practices for cultivation of cucurbit crops in Florida, and a table of chemical weed controls. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG029

HS194/WG035 Weed Control in Potato

HS-194, a 3-page fact sheet by William M. Stall and Chad M. Hutchinson, describes effective weed management practices for cultivation of potatoes in Florida, and a table of chemical weed controls. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG035

PI1/PI001 Protecting Water Resources from Agricultural Pesticides

Revised! PI-1, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by O. Norman Nesheim and Frederick M. Fishel, describes practices that help protect groundwater and surface water from pesticide contamination. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI001

WEC254/UW299 Florida’s Introduced Birds: Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)

WEC-254, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson and Michelle Hawk, introduces the muscovy duck — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, solutions, and how readers can help. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW299