AN207/AN207 Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)

AN207, a 3-page fact sheet by Chad Carr and Larry Eubanks, describes the COOL labeling regulations for agricultural commodities, including the interim final rule released by AMS on July 28,2008. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN207

FOR194/FR255 Community Leaders’ Perceptions on Urban Forests in Hillsborough County, Florida

FOR-194, a 2-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, Rob J. Northrop, Molly K. Moon, compares the results from a needs assessment in Hillsborough County to a national urban tree survey and shares some initial insights into the Gulf Coast community’s perceptions and beliefs regarding urban trees. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR255

HS1146/HS397 Understanding the ‘USDA Organic’ Label

HS-1146, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell and Mickie E. Swisher, briefly outlines the history of the USDAs National Organic Program (NOP), summarizes for consumers the benefits of government regulation of organic food products, and provides a guide for interpreting labels on products with organic ingredients. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS397

ENH 153/EP070 Environmental Stresses and Your Florida Lawn

cover of the Florida Lawn HandbookRevised! ENH-153, a 3-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, is part of the Florida Lawn Handbook. It provides homeowners with tips to maintain a stress-resistant lawn by ensuring sufficient stores of carbohydrates, achieve maximum root growth, and supply appropriate nutrients. Includes references throughout. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP070

HS1147/CH200 Scouting for Citrus Greening

HS-1147, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Jamie D. Yates, Stephen H. Futch, and Timothy M. Spann, describes when to scout; different methods of scouting and their applications; symptoms of greening and how to distinguish these symptoms from those of other diseases/disorders; and what to do when a
greening-infected tree is identified. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CH200

FCS8854/FY1035 Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search

FCS-8854, a 1-page handout by Karla P. Shelnutt, is the Spanish language version of FCS-8854, Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search. It helps familiarize readers with the terminology used on dietary supplement labels. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1035

FCS8854span/FY1039 Vida Saludable: Etiquetas de Suplementos Dietéticos

FCS8854-Span, a 1-page handout by Karla P. Shelnutt, is the Spanish-language version of FCS-8854, Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search. It includes words that may be found on dietary supplements labels in a word search format. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1039

FCS8804/FY1038 Facts about Copper

Revised! FCS-8804, a 3-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, answers questions about copper, why we need it, what happens if we don’t get enough, how much we need, how we can get enough and not too much. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1038

FCS8855span/FY1037 Vida Saludable: ¿Que Son las Medicinas? Búsqueda por Palabras

FCS-8855-Span, a 1-page handout by Karla P. Shelnutt, is the Spanish language version of FCS-8855, Healthy Living: What Are Medicines? Word Search, a wordsearch using words that relate to medicines. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1037

CH198/CH198: Citrus Greening: A Serious Threat to the Florida Citrus Industry

CH198, a full-color tri-fold brochure by J.D. Yates, T.M. Spann, M.E. Rogers, and M.M. Dewdney, provides key information on the history, vector, symptoms, management, and diagnostics of this serious disease affecting the citrus industry. Includes references and contact list. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CH198

PI166/PI202 Pesticide Characteristics

PI-166, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a description of the following pesticide characteristics: solubility, adsorption, persistence, and volatility. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI202

PI167/PI203 EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling

PI-167, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes the requirements that a pesticide manufacturer must meet
in order for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the labeling of a new product as required before a pesticide is marketed to the public. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI203

PP257/PP257 Powdery Mildew of Gerbera Daisy

PP-257, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Catalina Moyer and Natalia A. Peres, describes this important fungal disease of gerberas in Florida, its symptoms, development, and management practices. Includes a table of fungicides registered to control powdery mildew on ornamentals in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP257

HS387/HS387 Annual Cover Crops in Florida Vegetable Systems Part 1. Objectives: Why grow cover crops?

HS387, an 18-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle Treadwell, Waldemar Klassen and Michael Alligood, is part one of a three-part series. This publication discusses the reasons why a producer might consider including a cover crop in the vegetable cropping system. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS387

SL259/SS483 Dealing With High Fertilizer Costs in Forage Production Systems

SL-259, a 4-page fact sheet by M.L. Silveira, J.M. Vendramini, P.J. Hogue and J.F. Selph, addresses important issues relative to fertilizer efficiency and suggests alternatives for reducing fertilizer use and reducing production costs for forage production. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS483

FOR 175/FR233 Forest Management in the Interface: Amenity Resources

FOR-175, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser and Martha C. Monroe, discusses aesthetic and recreational considerations for forest management in the interface between urban and rural areas. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR233

SL263SP/SS486 Salmonella y tomates: preguntas y respuestas para los consumidores

SL263-SP, a 7-page fact sheet by Max Teplitski, Keith Schneider, Michelle Danyluk, and Claudio Gonzalez, is the Spanish-language version of SL263, “Salmonella and Tomatoes: Q & A for Consumers”. It provides research-supported answers to common consumer questions about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables in response to the recent outbreak of salmonellosis linked to the consumption of tomatoes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS486

SL249/SS469 Getting the Most out of Bahiagrass Fertilization

SL-249, a 6-page fact sheet by C.L. Mackowiak, A.R. Blount, E.A. Hanlon, M.L. Silveira, M.B. Adjei, and R.O. Myer, summarizes analysis practices and recommendations for bahiagrass fertilization for hay, sod or pasture systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS469

SL 262/MG447 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Tackling Soil Salinity Problems in the Home Landscape

SL-262, a 3-page fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about diagnosing and dealing with salinity problems in the home landscape or garden. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG447