SL-260, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about the characteristics and classification of soils as found in the landscape under natural conditions. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG445
SL 261/MG446 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Phosphorus in the Home Landscape
SL-261, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, explains the P cycle and helps homeowners understand how phosphorus behaves in the environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG446
ENY-743S/IN769 Lengua Azul
ENY-743S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, Chelsea T. Smartt, and C. Roxanne Connelly, is the Spanish language version of ENY-743/IN768 Bluetongue. It answers common questions about this viral disease of ruminant livestock transmitted by biting midges, the virus, clinical signs of bluetongue, economic impact, transmission, diagnosis, cure, distribution, presence in Florida, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN769
ENY-1001/IN759 Guide to Collecting and Maintaining Live Arthropods for Classroom Display in Florida
ENY-1001, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O’Malley, details the process of maintaining live insect displays for educational purposes in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN759
FCS3269/FY1034 How to Manage the Foreclosure Process
FCS-3269, a 4-page fact sheet by Michael S. Gutter, Travis P. Mountain, Lisa Leslie, and Laura Royer, explains the foreclosure process and what to do when facing foreclosure. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1034
PI-165/PI201 Protecting Your Eyes from Pesticide Exposure
PI-165, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for providing eye protection as required on pesticide labels. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI201
FOR187/FR242 Expanding Florida’s Farming Business to Incorporate Tourism
FOR-187, a 5-page fact sheet by Wendy Francesconi and Taylor Stein, proposes bringing Florida’s two economic engines, tourism and agriculture, together. Describes the current farming situation in Florida, why Florida farmers should consider agritourism, and planning needed for an agritourism operation. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR242
PP254/PP170 Organic Management of Vegetable Diseases, Part II: Foliar Pathogens
PP-254, a 6-page fact sheet by Amanda Gevens and Gary Vallad, emphasizes the management of foliar disease and serves as a
guide to assist growers in selecting strategies to manage disease in a sustainable system. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP170
ENH1102/EP366 Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum
ENH-1102, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen and T.A. Mellich, describes new techniques plant breeders can use to manipulate flowering and pollination in ornamental aroids for hybridization purposes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP366
AN200/AN200 Florida Dairy Farm Situation and Outlook 2008
AN200, a 4-page fact sheet by Russ Giesy, Albert De Vries, and Jay Giesy, describes the situation, outlook, and challenges and opportunities for Florida dairy production in 2008. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN200
FCS3273/FY1042 Energy Efficient Homes: The Energy and Water Connection
FCS-3273, a 4-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, Brent Philpot, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, describes the energy used for municipal water supply and waste water management, and the water used for energy production and strategies homeowners can use to reduce water use in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1042
HS1144/HS388 Drip-irrigation systems for small conventional vegetable farms and organic vegetable farms
HS-1144, a 28-page illustrated fact sheet by Eric Simonne, Robert Hochmuth, Jacque Breman, William Lamont, Danielle Treadwell, and Aparna Gazula, presents the principles behind drip irrigation and some practical guidelines for successful and profitable use of drip irrigation for vegetable production in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS388
PI24/PI016 Broadcast Boom Sprayer Calibration
Revised! PI-24, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Thomas W. Dean and Frederick M. Fishel, details all steps needed to estimate accurately in gallons-per-acre (GPA) how much a properly calibrated boom sprayer will broadcast. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI016
FE713/FE713 Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Programs: Making Your (Power) Point
FE713, a 4-page fact sheet by Henry M. Cothran, is part of the Business Retention and Expansion Programs series. It provides an overview and a set of guidelines for developing effective visual presentations that won’t leave your audience snoring or lost. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE713
PI 164/WG065 Activated Charcoal for Pesticide Inactivation
Revised! PI-164, a 4-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, describes what activated charcal is, how it is used for spill remediation and inactivating pesticides, how to apply it, and how to determine the amount to use. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG065.
FCS3281/FY1050 Energy Efficient Homes: Landscaping
FCS-3281, a 9-page fact sheet by Terry B. DelValle, Joan Bradshaw, Barbra Larson, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, describes the important role landscaping plays in modifying the home environment, how to plan, cultivate, and maintain landscapes that are energy efficient, provide wind protection, and contribute active or passive cooling, Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1050
FCS3280/FY1049 Energy Efficient Homes: Introduction to LED Lighting
FCS-3280, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Barbara Haldeman, Wendell A. Porter, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, describes what light emitting diode (LED) lighting is, how it works, how it compares to incandescents, and whether they are a good choice for home lighting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1049
FCS3272/FY1041 Energy Efficient Homes: Comparing Homes for Energy Efficiency
FCS-3272, a 7-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, Jeffrey Michael, and Barbara Haldeman, provides Florida homebuyers with an overview for evaluating each home’s energy efficiency and a checklist to help evaluate and compare. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1041
FCS3275/FY1044 Energy Efficient Homes: Indoor Air Quality and Energy
FCS-3275, a 3-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, explains factors that affect indoor air quality and ventilation strategies to maintain good indoor air quality in an energy efficient home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1044
FCS3274/FY1043 Energy Efficient Homes: The Irrigation System
FCS-3274, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Melissa B. Haley, Michael D. Dukes, Stacia Davis, Mary Shedd, and Bernard Cardenas-Lailhacar, describes strategies and technologies for efficiency in home lawn irrigation systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1043