SL253/SS478 Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, 2nd Edition

Revised! SL-253, a 100-page illustrated handbook edited by Thomas A. Obreza and Kelly T. Morgan, updates and expands upon the first edition (SP-169) including new information and updated recommendations crystallized from more than 60 citrus research and extension publications produced by UF/IFAS faculty since the first edition was published in 1995. It provides background information and recommendations to develop a sound citrus nutrition program that optimizes financial returns while sustaining yields and maintaining soil and water quality. Published by the UF Soil and Water Sciences Department, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS478

WEC241/UW283 Why Do We Need Environmental Monitoring for Everglades Restoration?

WEC-241, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frank J. Mazzotti, Nicola Hughes, and Rebecca G. Harvey, explains what environmental monitoring is, its scientific basis, how it relates to adaptive management, its cost effectiveness, and what it means for the Evergaldes Restoration Plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW283

WEC241/UW283 Why Do We Need Environmental Monitoring for Everglades Restoration?

WEC-241, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frank J. Mazzotti, Nicola Hughes, and Rebecca G. Harvey, explains what environmental monitoring is, its scientific basis, how it relates to adaptive management, its cost effectiveness, and what it means for the Everglades Restoration Plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW283

Cir 1204 SP/AG305 Ayude a proteger áreas naturales de Florida contra la invasión de plantas exóticas

Circular 1204-Sp, an 8-page illustrated publication by K.A. Langeland, is the Spanish language version of Circular 1204, “Help Protect Florida’s Natural Areas from Non-Native Invasive Plants.” It describes the problem of weeds in natural areas, federal and state laws regulating plants, official lists of non-native invasive species. It encourages Florida residents to learn to identify invasive plants and to remove them from their property. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2008.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG305

FOR 173/FR232 A Community Guide to Urban Forest Inventories

FOR-173, a 4-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo and Michael Andreu, defines what an urban forest inventory is and its advantages, what the conditions for conducting and funding and inventory should be, and some management options. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, January 2008.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR232

ENY-848/IN762 Biology and Management of Whiteflies in Sustainable Field Production of Cucurbits

ENY-848, a 3-page illustrated fact-sheet by O. E. Liburd and T. W. Nyoike, provides information about whiteflies, their biology and lifecycle, damage, monitoring and management strategies for sustainable agriculture. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN762

Weed Management Guide — Fruit and Nut Crops Revisions

Revised! The following 3-4 page fruit and nut fact-sheets by Jeffrey G. Williamson from the Weed Management Guide have been updated:

They provide tables of chemical weed control recommendations. Published by UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, November 2007.

4H2.5/4H263: A Guide to Authorizing and Chartering 4-H Clubs or Affiliated Groups and Requirements for Tax-Exempt Status

4-H 2.5, a 4-page fact sheet by Marilyn Norman and Joy Jordan, details the processes and requirements necessary to charter a 4-H Club or affiliated group and to obtain tax-exempt status for a 4-H club or affiliated organziation. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2008.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H263

FSHN07-07/FS143 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 6: Establish Verification Procedures

FSHN07-07, a 7-page fact sheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby L. Newslow, describes the final HACCP principle, which consists of establishing verification procedures for the entire plan and ensuring that the system is operating correctly in accordance with the plan. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, August 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS143

Production of Biofuel Crops in Florida series

This series of illustrated fact sheets introduces growers to several potential biofuel crops for Florida, with assessments of potential, description of biology, production, potential yields, production challenges and estimated costs, environmental concerns, and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008.

SS AGR 264/AG272 Bermudagrass: A Quick Reference

SS-AGR-264, a 3-page fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, provides prospective growers with basic information about this second most planted warm-season perennial improved grass, touching briefly on its origin, use, adaptation, management practices, fertilization, weed control, pests and control. Includes a table comparing varieties. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG272

PI-161/PI198 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Pest Control Businesses

PI-161, a 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are in the pest control service industry. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI198